NLC Ranch

03/28/2023

Cumulatively, throughout the 150-day study, cattle on bedding had improved growth performance and efficiency. Their average daily gain increased 21% and dry-matter intake increased 5.9%. Their feed-to-gain ratio had a 14.6% improvement, and it took 35 fewer days to reach the same end point compared to cattle that didn’t receive bedding, Smith said.

Read more from Angus Beef Bulletin -- >>

The commercial cattleman's Angus connection

03/22/2023

Thank you to all who supported our sale last Friday! This winter has been a doozie, but we made the best of the questionable weather and even more questionable roads getting to the sale.

03/17/2023

TODAY IS SALE DAY in WESSINGTON!

Join us in person or online with DV Auction.

Catalog, videos + more -- >> https://dvauction.com/events/182641

03/16/2023

Videos are available too! Join us tomorrow at the ranch near Wessington, SD or bid online with DV Auction.

https://dvauction.com/video_catalogs/8596

52nd Annual 3C Christensen Ranch / NLC Ranch
Annual Production Sale

Friday, March 17th, 2023 in Wessington, SD
Online bidding available via DV Auction

For more info, contact Rick Dunsmore - 605/354-7523 or NaLani Dunsmore - 605/350-5216

Video Catalog for 3C Christensen Ranch & NLC Ranch - 52nd Annual Sale

03/14/2023

Our 2023 Sale Bulls!

52nd Annual 3C Christensen Ranch / NLC Ranch Annual Production Sale

Join us --
Friday, March 17th, 2023 in Wessington, SD
Online bidding available via DV Auction

For more info, contact Rick Dunsmore - 605/354-7523 or NaLani Dunsmore - 605/350-5216

Catalog, videos + more info -- >> https://dvauction.com/events/182641

03/13/2023

$API and $TI A Bull Buyer's Best Friends

Instead of breeders selecting animals based on individual traits related to a single aspect of an operation’s profitability (i.e., Weaning Weight, Calving Ease, etc.), an economic index combines all economically relevant traits and weights their importance in a single value — one expressed in dollars.

Learn more from the American Simmental Association -- >>
https://www.simmental.org/site/index.php/pub/article-topics/industry-events/481-api-and-ti-a-bull-buyer-s-best-friends

03/02/2023

Catalog is now available for the 52nd Annual 3C Christensen Ranch / NLC Ranch Annual Production Sale!

Join us --
Friday, March 17th, 2023 in Wessington, SD
Online bidding available via DV Auction

For more info, contact Rick Dunsmore -- 605/354-7523 or NaLani Dunsmore -- 605/350-5216

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JOIN US FRIDAY MARCH 17, 2023 FOR OUR ANNUAL BULL SALE NEAR WESSINGTON, SD!SELLING 135 SIMMENTAL AND SIMANGUS BULLS

02/22/2023

Join us for the 52nd Annual 3C Christensen Ranch / NLC Ranch Annual Production Sale!

Friday, March 17th, 2023 in Wessington, SD
Online bidding available via DV Auction

For more info, contact Rick Dunsmore -- 605/354-7523 or NaLani Dunsmore -- 605/350-5216

02/14/2023

Plans for calving season should include how to identify and manage cold stress in newborns. In the 2007 National Animal Health Monitoring System report, 25.6% of operations reported weather as the main cause for death in calves less than 3 weeks old. Preventing hypothermia is vital to survival in the newborn.

Read more from Drovers -->>

Plans for calving season should include how to identify and manage cold stress in newborns. Here's what you need to know.

02/08/2023

Coming to you very soon! A stout offering of Simmental and SimAngus bulls. Stay tuned for photos + more information.

02/06/2023

“In every condition, monitor calf health, look for symptoms associated with calf scours, bloody diarrhea and depression,” says Dr. Stokka. “Also monitor calves that express lethargic behavior, lack of nursing and increased respiration. If calf scours develop, it may be advisable to separate the calf and dam from the group to limit spread.”

Read more from Drovers -->>

For many ranchers, large amounts of snow on ground not entirely frozen has led to some wet and muddy situations. Here's some tips to help make it through the calving season with focus on animal health.