Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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Twenty-six bullriders competed in Saturday night's 2016 Saratoga Bullfest, with only one man riding in both the long and short rounds. Zeke Mora, of Colorado, walked away from Buck Springs arena with over $12,000 of prize money and a trophy buckle after he was the only bullrider to ride his bulls during Saturday's event. Mora rode a Weber bucking bull in the long round for a score of 77 points, and the only ride of the round. Mora rode Dirty Little Secret of Flying V Livestock in the short and... Full story
Did you know that beef cattle produce much more thanjust meat or the hide for a few leather coats? A 1200-pound market steer will yield approximately 650 pounds of meat, so nearly all of the remaining weight of the slaughtered beef animal is recovered for use in by-products. Beef by-products are something made from beef cattle besides meat. Beef by-products are used in your vehicle, medications, crafting supplies, makeup and your favorite candy. As we all know, beef cattle produce hamburger, steaks, roasts and ribs; but did you know that it...