2011 Crimson Classic Sale Cancelled

Due to damage from recent storms, the 2011 Crimson Classic Sale has been cancelled. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers as we all deal with this disaster. We look forward to welcoming you back to Tinney Farms.

Sincerely, the Alabama Connection (Tinney Farms, Grandview Farm, and Gray Oaks Farm)

Texas Sheriff Investigating Animal Cruelty Video

    

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Castro County Sheriff's office is investigating a dairy farm for animal cruelty based on a graphic video of abuse being circulated by an animal-rights group. The hidden-camera video footage was shot by an undercover agent of Chicago-based Mercy for Animals (MFA) who was hired to work at E6 Cattle Co. in Hart, TX.

"The latest MFA video and the treatment of calves that it depicts is deplorable. No one in the animal agriculture industry can condone the actions of E6 employees in the video. In fact, industry-led education efforts like the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program are available to producers to teach them proper animal handling techniques, including how to properly administer humane euthanasia. In Alabama, we're currently pursuing multiple avenues to promote BQA education and certification because we know beef consumers expect cattlemen to deliver the highest standard of care to our animals and that's exactly what we want to do," says Dr. Billy Powell, Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association.

For more information on the industry's commitment to providing proper care for our animals and our environment, please visit ExploreBeef.org.

Animal Ag 101: Coming Summer 2011

An exciting program being sponsored by the Alabama Coalition for Farm Animal Care & Well Being is set to debut across Alabama this summer. Animal Ag 101, patterned after a similar effort in Ohio, will bring together law enforcement officials, first responders, animal control officers, and others who are asked to play a roll during incidents of reported animal cruelty or other emergencies involving animals. This course will educate attendees not only on how to evaluate the condition and surroundings of livestock but also how to humanely handle all species of livestock. The course will be taught by veterinarians and other 3rd party experts and will also help establish a network of resources these officials can call upon for help in the future.

Stay tuned for more information on dates and locations of these upcoming educational programs.

Online BQA Certification

There's exciting news for cattlemen wanting to receive BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) certification for use in helping to market their operation and the calves they produce. Online certification offers beef producers the opportunity to study and learn at home while moving at their own pace through a series of educational modules and accompanying quizzes. For more information, click here.

2011 AJCA Round-Up Details Now Online

The complete schedule, rules, and entry forms for the #1 junior cattlemen event of the summer are now online. The 5th Annual AJCA Round-Up will be held in Montgomery July 22-24, 2011. In the coming days, youth will be able to register and pay their entry fees online in addition to the traditional method of downloading their forms and submitting them in the mail. For more information, click here.

Cattlemen's Stewardship Report Released

Today marks the release of “The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review: Connecting Our Vision and Values,” a comprehensive look at the beef industry’s influence on communities, the economy, public health and the environment.

Similar, but different than a corporate social responsibility report, this is a unique report—it’s not about a company or organization, it’s about a community of small, independent, family-business owners whose goals are to meet the long-term food and nutritional needs of consumers globally. “The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review: Connecting Our Vision and Values” highlights the accomplishments of America’s farmers and ranchers while also identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.