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Love it when they photograph calves in deep straw.  This one is in straw up to his knees, I bet he's a bit leggy and doesnt look nearly as deep on hard ground.

Does anyone have a breakdown of the show today?  Breakdown of class placing...

I have had the State Dept. of Agriculture certify my scales as to be accurate.  They do it every year.

I have a Darkhorse bull calf on the ground now.  He's a late October and he's out of a Heatwave / Babe Ruth heifer.  He had to be pulled, he was a 78 lb BW.  He is really good so far, good bone and structure with an exceptional hip and awesome hair which is pretty atypical of a pure bred angus. ...

Rice Lake Weighing Systems bought Norac Scales last year.  I have Norac Scales and have never had a minute of trouble with them.  Never have to be calibrated like a lot of the other scale systems.  They are very accurate.

Dont throw any out, pick manure and throw it on a grate wash it off then put it back in cooler.

I got mine from a tire recycling plant.  It is not cheap, I think I paid $400 per ton.  I have a 12 X 12 cooler and its about 6-8" deep, it took about a ton to do it.  The plant that I got mine from supplies it to Home Depot and Lowes, I'm sure buying it by the bag at one of those places would...

I have recycled rubber playground mulch over concrete in my cooler about 8" thick.  It works great, comfortable for the calves and urine runs right thru to the drain and you just pick the manure.  Go in every afternoon and rinse with a hose and its just like new again.

Lot 9 Heifer from Dan May sold for $6,500

Could be a hairy wort between the toes.  One of mine had one several years ago, hoof trimmer wrapped it with something and it took care of the problem in about a week..

Vigortone's product is called "Ice-Pak".

I have a punchside Barrett in south florida, (punches on top half) havent found it to be too hot and it seems to pull better than the typical slat side aluminum trailer.  I have two vents in the front (behind truck tailgate) and two roof vents, moves air great.  Hope that helps.

Showmaxx / Zilmax What's the story with Showmaxx?  Has it been taken off the market??? More Information

Looking for calf breaking Donkey I'm looking for a seasoned donkey to break calves with.  Must be calm, quiet, know what to do.. More Information