*The recent Cattle on Feed Report did not contain any surprises and had a neutral effect on the cattle market.  *Dairy cattle genomic testing is improving sustainability in the dairy industry.  *More Texas cotton gins are closing or merging with others. *Sheep and goats are becoming more popular on the Texas High Plains. *Caring for livestock in the cold, wet weather is a big challenge.  *This winter’s cold weather is having an effect on plants and landscapes. *Spring calving season is just ahead.  *There’s a surprise development in the Chronic Wasting Disease outbreak at the Kerr Research Facility.