Darrel Shepherd

Rancher, Cattle Feeder, Owner at Shepherd Cattle Company. Raising Angus Cattle & Proud Member of NCBA, TCFA, TSCRA & OCA.

[TSCRA @TSCRA]

A confirmed case of New World screwworm has been detected in Zavala County. TSCRA has spent the past 18 months working alongside @USDA, @TAHC and @TPWDnews to prepare. Monitor livestock and wildlife, know the signs and report potential cases immediately.
🔗https://t.co/ypP792wvSC

[National Cattlemen's Beef Association @BeefUSA]

In response to @USDA detecting one case of New World Screwworm in a calf in South Texas, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall released the following statement:

“NCBA and our state partner organizations have been working for more than a year to combat the incursion of the New World Screwworm, and we are doing everything possible to protect the interests of American cattle producers. We appreciate USDA and other agencies for working rapidly to bolster critical resources that protect producers, including building a domestic sterile fly facility, increasing fly surveillance, and expediting the availability of necessary drugs and treatments for cattle. We defeated this harmful pest before in the 1960s by investing heavily in sterile fly dispersal and NCBA will continue using every tool in the toolbox to ensure Screwworm is eradicated in the U.S. once again.”

[Texas Cattle Feeders Association @txcattlefeeders]

Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Statement on the Detection of New World Screwworm in South Texas:

“Today, USDA confirmed a case of New World Screwworm in the U.S. For nearly two years, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, its members, USDA and many other partners have worked to mitigate the spread of New World Screwworm, while also preparing for a possible reintroduction to the U.S.,” said TCFA Chairman Laphe LaRoe. “In preparedness efforts, USDA has developed a response playbook which prioritizes animal health and ensures the continuity of business between ranchers, auction markets, feedyards, packing plants and all other partners in producing beef. This unified approach will allow us to continue to put safe, wholesome beef on the plates of consumers across the globe. It is important to remember that New World Screwworm is not a food safety concern. USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service inspection protocols at packing plants ensure consumer food safety.”
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It is important to put eyes on your livestock and pets to help reduce the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). Contact your veterinarian if you suspect a case of NWS for steps on how to proceed and treat your animals. For up-to-date information on NWS visit USDA’s website, https://t.co/Md7qgb68lA.

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@Christina_Loren Appreciate your comment. I was using Revelation (14:9-11) as a reference to the Mark. I do respect your opinion, but I will have to agree to disagree on certain things. Main thing is we both agree to be prepared & ready.

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@the_meat_lady @beefinitiative Amen Kate!!

[Texas Cattle Feeders Association @txcattlefeeders]

The false information being reported by a foreign country regarding a mysterious virus in cattle in Texas is completely inaccurate and untrue. USDA-APHIS and Texas Animal Health Commission have verified that the information being portrayed is false. Please regard the story and posts as fake news.

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@Christina_Loren Sending prayers! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@elonmusknews30 👍🏻

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@RepMoore57 I’d take the million cause I’ve seen me play golf! 😂😂

[National Cattlemen's Beef Association @BeefUSA]

.@realDonaldTrump @POTUS @WhiteHouse The reality is that ranchers’ success is driven by their own hard work. America’s cattlemen and women operate in one of the most competitive marketplaces in the world. U.S. cattle producers are proud to provide the safest, highest-quality beef on earth. We simply ask that the government not undercut them by importing more Argentinian beef in order to manipulate prices.

[National Cattlemen's Beef Association @BeefUSA]

.@realDonaldTrump @WhiteHouse Cattlemen and women cannot stand behind President Trump while he undercuts the future of family farmers and ranchers by importing Argentinian beef. It is imperative that @POTUS and @SecRollins let cattle markets work without interference.

If the administration is truly an ally of America’s cattle producers, we call on him to abandon this effort to manipulate markets and focus instead on completing the promised New World Screwworm facility in Texas; make additional investments that protect the domestic cattle herd from foreign animal diseases such as FMD; and address regulatory burdens, such as delisting of the gray wolf and addressing the scourge of black vultures.

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@Bellymaven Lookin forward to it.

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@osagecattle Amen to that!

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@FDGenetics 🎉Happy Birthday!🎉

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

🇺🇸🇺🇸Thank You to ALL who served & to those who Gave All.
#WeRemember
#NeverForget
#ThankYou

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@BrookeLRollins Congratulations Madam Secretary! You’ll do an amazing job.

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

Opening General Session speaker at #CattleCon25 Lt Colonel Dan Rooney. #FoldsOfHonor

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

Thankful for the moisture. Wet snow & no wind!! #Angus #Beef #RanchLife

[Darrel Shepherd @ShepherdCattle]

@FDGenetics I won’t complain about 19° here then. But dang that 30 mph breeze makes it a tad cool.