Carrothers, Jack 1972-05-25
Jack Carrothers, Friona feed yard manager, relates the history of the Friona yard and expresses his opinions on the development of the feedlot industry in general.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jack Carrothers
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Date: May 25, 1972
Location: Friona, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family background and education reviewed,
Early Colorado feedlot operations described,
Description of Texas panhandle feedlot operation in 1960s,
California feeders claimed "first" in modern feedlot development,
Development of feedlot interest in Friona area examined,
Building experiences reviewed,
Discusses facilities and processing,
Lack of slaughtering and packing houses cited,
Medical and nutritionist personnel employed in feedlot operation,
Grain purchasing policy described,
Private and custom feeding is integrated,
Beef market instability explored,
Effect of beef boycott
Tape 1, Side 2:
Government price controls discussed,
Origin of Missouri Beef Packers interest in Texas panhandle mentioned,
Comments on relationships between feedlots and packers,
Discussion of Texas Cattle Feeders Association and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association,
Education of feedlot specialists noted,
Explains financing of Friona feedyards,
Predicts stability for feedlot industry,
Feed yard management characterized
Range Dates: 1960-1973
Bulk Dates: 1960-1973
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