DaveK, I think sizzler is talking about calves out of I-80 dams not steers sired by I-80. Vickland's have a Set Me Free x I-80 steer from Goettemoeller. I have also seen a few Monopoly x I-80 calves for sale since last fall. I think part of the reason is because alot of traders or breeders just...
Do you think you guys could take this survey for me? It is for a business class where I am required to start my own business. My business is raising show cattle.I really appreciate the help!
https://www.quicksurveys.com/s/Jo3s4
With that many head I would say go ahead and cross 20 foot of the list. You need to be looking at something more like 32 feet. I have a 24x8 Elite and at MOST with all our tack we could do 5-6 head.
Well I am done with calving until late spring summer but on the ground I have...
Man Among Boys X Dr. Who/Meyer 734 Heifer
The Ringer x Angus/Monopoly/Meyer 734 heifer
Ace Of Diamonds x Jake's Proud Jazz Heifer
Final Solution x Ace Of Diamonds Heifer
Final Solution x Sonny Granddaughter Bull
Man...
We have been using this method for a few years now and it works great. We do not have a cooler so what we do is rinse them with the ice water early in the morning and tie them up under a fan in a enclosed room that is in a cool spot of the barn. We then rinse them and blow them dry and work the...
Arizona National is a good one to go to. It is over New Years and during most people Christmas break from school. The nice weather there is also a plus. Makes it seem a little bit like a vacation.
I have bred Proud Jazz to first calf Maines, first calf Shorthorns, and some first calf Clubbies. Never had an issue with any of them. Never pulled one, never had one above 80 pounds. Proud star is another good option. I just say Jakes Proud Jazz is worth it because he is proven.
Jake's Proud Jazz. Hands down the nest calving ease shorthorn bull. Calves should be 70-80 pounds. You also will add thickness and stoutness. His semen is $50 a straw but I would say it is well worth it. Other good options are AR SU LU Tonic and Captain Obvious