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Well.. three weeks ago we found one of our best breeder purebred charolais big cows down in the pasture.  Wouldn't get up.  Bull obviously broke her down... 3 weeks to the day this morning she was UP! Not after a TON of effort though... babied, fed and watered daily first.  After 3rd day I...

Thought I'd write in for some help.  I think its hopeless but we have a nice cow (was really nice but drought has taken effect some) now she's down and can't get up.  Gets up on her front legs (hips down on ground, then gets tired again and down again.  Has 'scooted' to the water pail we have...

Well.. its been awhile since I've been on been pretty busy for a long time.  Been so doggone dry here around our parts pretty tough on this fall calving and working on club calf crop.  Wanted to post a few quick shots I took yesterday out the pickup window.  Not great but would love some...

In you guys opinions... if you have a nice 5 year old bull how many cows on average should that bull be able to handle (and breed successfully) in say 90 days?  I think I have a good idea but just would appreciate some feedback. 

CATTLE SHOW SUPPLIES SATCHEL FULL HEY JUST A HEADS UP I HAVE A SWEET LITTLE LISTING ON EBAY FOR SOME GOOD STUFF FOR SHOW TIME. I HAVE LISTED THESE TWICE ALREADY, SOLD THEM, THEN NEVER GOT PAYMENT.  SO IF YOU WANT TO GO LOOK JUST SEARCH "CATTLE SHOW SUPPLIES" ON EBAY.  BUT PLEASE IF YOU BID AND...

Hey I just posted some stuff on EBAY under this listing name.  Lots of good stuff, neat carring satchel, some neck sweats, and lots of grooming stuff.  Probably about $300 bucks worth. CHECK IT OUT!  Here's the picture on EBAY.  Thanks!!  Good Luck at all the shows!!

I'm doing some research on FEMALE cows.  Specifically quality and show type females.  Would appreciate any of your thoughts and information you can provide regarding the following; On your average herd (OF SAY 50- 100 cows) how many females do you feel can go on to be a embryo flushing- type...

WE'RE LOOKING FOR A NICE BULL TO PUT ON OUR TOP COWS AND HEIFERS. WANT GOOD GENETICS.  MOST OF OUR HEIFERS AND COWS OR EITHER PADDY OMALLEY SIRES, OR MELLOW YELLOW (JOHNNY WALKER RED SON LAUTNER BULL) WITH THE DROUGHT WE'RE LIMITED TO WHAT WE CAN PAY, BUT WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR BULL... AND...

WE'RE LOOKING FOR MINIMUM 500 ACRES OR SOMEONE WHO MIGHT EVEN WANT TO WORK A JOINT VENTURE TO GET INTO THE SHEEP BUSINESS. WE ARE EXPERIENCED SHEEP RAISERS AND NEED MORE LAND.  SHEEP ARE HARDY AND MAKE YOU MORE MONEY THAN CATTLE. WE ARE IN CENTRAL TEXAS BUT MAY CONSIDER ANY LOCATION OR STATE...

Well on top of the drought, heat, and recent bad luck it just keeps coming it seems. We did have the vet out to check the herd, on the two recent losses, but he didn't see a thing wrong.  He actually said our girls look great considering the drought and not supplement feeding much. He assumes it...

Well this Texas heat and drought as yall know have been the toughest yet.  To make matters worse we lost our 2nd cow today in less than a month.  Now she didn't starve, although its been very dry we are still one of the more fortunate ones that do still have some grass, and still good water. ...

WE HAVE A NICE SET OF DORPER REPLACEMENT EWES FOR SALE. ALL PUREBRED OR FULL BLOOD OUT OF REGISTERED TOP QUALITY RAMS.  THE EWES AREN'T REGISTERED BUT CAN BE. ALL FAIR PRICES.  IN CENTRAL TEXAS. CALL KARL FOR AVAILABILITY. 512-569-4055 (Some show quality lambs available)

MY SON LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE TO SHARE A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE ABOUT 10 MINUTES FROM CAMPUS. $300 PER MONTH PLUS SHARE THE BILLS ABOUT ANOTHER 75 PER MONTH. ALL FURNISHED EXCEPT THE BEDROOM.. PREFER COUNTRY TYPE GUY, HONEST, AND FAIRLY NEAT.  NO SMOKING OR DRUG USERS. BUT STILL OUTGOING AND FUN...

Well back from San Antonio... our little ranch raised steer got a 7th in the middle weight Limi class.  On to Houston but just wondered if any of you have a suggestion on if there's any way to reduce the neck hump on a steer?  The judge really liked him (told son) and said he would have placed...

Ok... gonna post a pic I took this morning.... not a good one, pen was muddy, and steer not standing right.  (cold)  Then I'm posting a pic of same steer in Sept. when I thought he looked his best. Been very tough finishing this guy and still not there... husband wants to take him to the sale...

This pic is a while back... but still need some opinions... no shows yet.

We have a couple gate passes, and one parking pass we're not gonna be needing.  PM me if interested.  thanks  <cowboy>

We have this steer trying to get him fat.  On Nov 14 weighed 1100lbs... today weighed 1154.  Been feeding about 18 lbs twice per day for over a month... including in that total one huge scoop of cooked corn and barley (mixed).  With showmaster finisher, vita champ, and power phat.  Sudan hay. ...

Here in central TX don't get to feed much alfalfa.  Just the basic sudan hay usually or coastal.  Always fed more sudan.  Husband ran into some beautiful green alfalfa (real leafy) and we bought some here recently.  Is it good to feed your steers this stuff if wanting them to get more finish on...

Can someone explain what these are exactly used for and how and when you would administer?  Allowed?