San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen's Association

06/24/2026

Mid-year is on its way

06/11/2026

Enclosed is a link to the NWS Response Playbook each state has also adopted protocols, along with restriction and surveillance zones. Any updates to NWS detection can also be found at the CDFA link enclosed.

Personal surveys of your own livestock is also important for early detection.

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-response-playbook.pdf

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/screwworm/

Screwworms are fly larvae (maggots) that feed on living flesh. These parasites can infect any warm-blooded animal. Screwworms enter wounds as small as a tick-bite and feed on living tissue in the area. If untreated, screwworm infestations can be fatal. In the US, Screwworm is a Foreign Animal Diseas...

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

SLOCCA Members,
The association wanted to send an update out on the New World Screwworm (NWS) and let everyone know that we are actively communicating with CCA in regards to the single case of NWS identified yesterday in Zavala County, Texas.

CCA has also been communicating with the State Veterinarian and they’re together following the National playbook that was setup some time ago that CCA was a part of developing.

In addition to other containment measures, a 20km restriction zone (~12.4 miles) has been imposed around the site, with a 72 hour hold within that zone. Surveillance will occur an additional 20km from that zone. CCA and NCBA have been taking a proactive approach on this and are prepared for additional cases, should they be identified. AT THIS TIME, THERE ARE NO CONFIRMED DETECTIONS OF NWS IN CALIFORNIA. There are tools for treatment and a plan in place to minimize spread while maintaining movement of cattle.

FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE REASSURE CONSUMERS THAT THIS IS NOT A FOOD SAFETY ISSUE. Animals go through a thorough inspection process and protecting the health and general welfare of our livestock is always a priority of all producers. We will try to keep you informed on any changes; and will share emails to the membership with updates from the California Dept. of Food and Ag. In the meantime, please continue to be proactive and check your cattle to ensure that they are healthy and consider strategies to minimize wound risk and continue with your pre-identified programs for effective animal husbandry.

05/30/2026

Workshop opportunity coming up! View post for info on how to register. 🤠💻

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Way to go

8 SLO Young CattleWomen are emerging victorious at the Salinas Valley Fair in King City! 🎉🎉🎉Hazel Loftus won Reserve Champion FFA steer, Laney Arnold won Champion FFA heifer and Reserve Premium Grand Champion Heifer, LC Loftus won Champion
4-H Heifer and Premium Grand Champion Heifer. Ada Loftus, LC Loftus and Carter Huntsburger won Champion Pen of 3 Heifers. Holly Fay Switzer won Champion 4-H Market Lamb and went on to win Premium Champion! Pictured left to right: Emery Pascoe, Hazel Loftus, Holly Fay Switzer,Laney Arnold, Ada Loftus, JoJo Arnold, LC Loftus with her heifer, “Nineteen” and Reagan Pascoe.

04/14/2026

The San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen are invited to a Cattle Producers Dinner Meeting hosted by Merck Animal Health. Learn about new technologies shaping herd management, including monitoring systems, parasite control, and virtual fencing.

📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM Social | 6:15 PM Dinner & Program
📍 Ancient Peaks Barn, Santa Margarita

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow producers, industry partners, and stay up to date on tools that can make a real impact on your operation.

Please RSVP by April 29
Contact: Woody Melton
📧 [email protected]
📱 661-809-4816

04/08/2026

https://www.ncba.org/news-media/news/details/47425/ncba-and-plc-participate-in-grazing-roundtable-mou-signing

WASHINGTON (March 31, 2026) – Today, public lands ranchers joined Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, as the secretaries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch their Grazing Action Plan. National Cattlemen’s Beef Assoc...

03/27/2026

SLOCCA is honored to Anthony on our Board. We are all so proud of all that you do.