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making a trip to GrIsl soon.... I see there are 2 Holiday Inn...one regular, one express... Which one is best to stay?

just read an article which said beet pulp will add top to a heifer.  never heard that before, just thought I would get your opinions. :)

sometimes the best entertainment can be at a small jackpot.  The following are some remarks we heard in classes this year: Judge: (as he looks out to the crowd) "Which family does this one belong to?" Dad beams as he proudly waves his hand. Judge: "You guys raise this one?" Dad happily nods his...

most of what we have seen on the market is anywhere from $250- $350/straw

we have our first.... a bull calf.... sure do like him.  Time will tell.

Market prices sure make you want to think twice about all that breaking, washing, clipping, and marketing show calves.  Net money pays the bills and I am not so sure show cattle are going to be the best net profit in the next year or so.

It's waaaay too easy to get caught up in the OMG's of how much some of the show cattle sell for.  In the auto industry, we say "There's a butt for every seat".... I suppose there's a halter for every heifer in this game.  Some cost more than others, but come with more help and more "perks".  I...

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PHA status is unknown (but will be tested if I buy her, just so we know what we're up against) other than that-- I have not been able to find any other "down side" to her.  Going out to look at her this evening and make a decision. 

(if you don't already know--) Use the slow cooker plastic liners in the crock pots.... sure makes clean up handy!  Have fun!  We did biscuits & gravy (made the gravy night before, and heated in crockpot) one morning, stews/chilis in the afternoons.  Also carried an electric skillet and made...

Would like to hear from those with knowledge of line breeding Irish Whiskey.  I am currently looking at purchasing a cow and just got the copy of her papers.  Her cow and bull are both by Irish Whiskey. Potential issues?  Known issues?  She's in great shape, just concerned about future breeding...

you have a PB angus, and you want to keep daughters as replacements.....why not stay Angus?  The very best of the clubbies are built on Angus foundations for soundness (and black hide lol) If this is the foundation of your herd, stay strong footed and breed the replacement heifers clubby...

Online embryo/ semen sales?  We have bought a few items, but never sold (yet).  Any advice/tips?  We are hoping to have enough items for a genetics sale this winter.

Remember when you first learned how to show?  It was like going from crawling, beginning to walk, and then you were up and running?  Well, going from being a decent showman to being a superstar is like going from playing scratch golf to being Tiger Woods.  All the "little" things are what get...

Angus Heifer. Express bred dob 02/01/2012 Vin-Mar Right Now x Bear Mountain Pride. DOB 02/01/2012 Shown at Hughes County Fall Fair 09/12, Angus breed champ!  Halter broken, amazing hair (must see to believe!) She's easy going, easy keeping, super gentle.  Perfect for younger showman!!  $2500...