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I am struggling with something. We have a very nice family in our county that has a son in a motorized wheelchair. The boy is a cattle fanatic, and active in 4-H. They weighed in a steer, and plan to enter a heifer for our fair. The boy would like to be able to show the projects at the fair...

Couple years ago I picked up some green hair conditioner product that was similar to Kleen Sheen Had a minty smell to it. I don't remember the name of it, but it worked well and thought about using it again. Anyone know the product name, or where to purchase?

If anyone is looking for outstanding Registered Angus bred females you may want to consider attending the upcoming cow herd dispersal at Sauk Valley Angus near Rock Falls Illinois. They are selling 120 head of females. This a very solid set of cattle that will do a lot of good for the buyers...

I was surprised to see such a top notch program selling out. Looks like some very good opportunities to get in on some donors that would do a lot of good for whoever ends up with them. What's the story?

Building a clipping room - I have decided on 6 bulb 4ft  t5 fixtures. Room is 20x40 with 12ft cielings. White steel on ceiling, and walls. Anybody have sugestions on how many fixtures I need? A portion of this will also serve as an indoor wash rack. We also will have a 12x20 cooler in the front...

Has anyone used, or own the New Oster Volt Cordless clippers? Look like they might be OK with the lithium Ion battery. 2 hours run time? My big concern is the slower blade speed of 2,400 spm    What's everyone's thoughts?

I have a 8ft Hybrid Sullivans grooming chute. I love the chute due to it's strength, and lightness compared to the all steel chute. The only problem I have is that when we go to a show, I am the one that get's stuck moving it into and out of the stall. This can sometimes be a ways away from...

Been thinking - I know scary Has anyone ever used a Holstein cull cow as a recip? Here is my thoughts - we have a lot of holstein cull cows available in dairy country for not much money.I can you put embryos in holsteins, and then maybe try to raise 2-3 calves off of one cow (due to volume of...

Need some advice or help if anyone has experience. Have a really nice cale (approx. 350#) still on the cow She tried to jump a wall, and started limping on her rear leg on saturday. I treated her twice, and had the vet out today. He is pretty sure it is a torn ACL (similar to what athletes...

Has anyone used the new product 'Focus' for calming higher strung show calves? It comes from Oklahoma. Looks like if is a Thiamine product??? We have a steer thinking about trying it on - what were experiences? Doesn't look cheap - but if it works may be worth it!

Ok - a little back ground. I am not new to breaking calves - been doing it for years. When I was a kid broke 3-5 per year for 10 years for the fair, and now as a dad have helped to break 6-8 each year for the last few years. Have broke 100 plus calves in my lifetime. So this is not my first...

http://education.yahoo.net/articles/most_useless_degrees.htm?wid=7&svkid=1KWNU&partner=1946&usid=10ffad70-42de-11e1-ba4e-0022195be248 Pretty brassy of Yahoo to claim that Agriculture is the #1 useless college major in 2012. Also making the top 5 are Horticulture(#4), and Animal Science(#5). I...

Looking to upgrade clippers. Currently have Andis blue two speed Ultra Edge. Just was looking for opinions from any one who currently uses either. I like the speed of the Andis, but the really light ConAir are appealing- what's your thoughts? Thanks Cyfarmer

FYI - not sure if it is a closeout, or what - but Jeffers Livestock website has Oster Wide Blocking Blades for $13.95 They are not the premium finishing blades like the Sullivan, or x-blocks, but they work excellent for roughing out. Just thought some fellow steeerplanet members may find it...

Two show heifers. Halter broke, very quiet. Good Hair. Sired by PB Angus bull "Final Answer"  one solid black freemartin out of an Invincible cow, one black brockle out of a pale face cow. Born late March. Weigh approx. 525 lbs. Shots, wormed, weaned a month.  563-five nine zero-5934

I have 3 heifers that would be perfect for 1st year 4-Hers, or smaller showmen. Two are twins sired by Final Answer (PB Angus) and out of a Pale Face/Hired man cow. THe other is sired by Final Answer and out of an Invincible(Heatwave son) cow. The twins are black brockle faced, and the other is...

Looking for Guyer's DVD series - preferably Clipping, and Fitting DVD's 563-590-5934

Looking for a double hose system to hook 2 blowers together. I have the cart, and blowers. 563-590-5934

I am picking up calves in Highmore SD, Wessington Springs SD, Mitchell SD, and Estherville, IA on this Saturday - Oct 1. I will be home in NE Iowa (North of Dubuque) late Saturday Night let me know if you need anything hauled back - I will have room or a few.  563-590-5934 cell

I will be heading to SD on Friday Sept 30, picking up calves and returning to NE Iowa Sometime sat or Sunday Oct 1 or 2. Let me know if you need anyhting hauled.