Judging livestock at the college level is one of the most memorable experiences a person will have in their life. I have thoroughly enjoyed my juco career and would encourage anyone involved with livestock to try it. As far as Texas junior college programs, I would reccomend Blinn, Clarendon...
Walked out to find a new calf this morning. Everything seemed fine till I went to get it up. She rolls her rear pasterns out when she walks and does not seem to be able to straighten them out. She seems alright out of her hock and hip and gets up fine and moves ok despite this problem. ...
I have been to K-State's camp, and it is a great experience. Dr. Schakke does a great job and I learned a lot the year I went. I have never been to the other two, but one of my teammates has been to Oklahoma State's camp and he said it was very good as well. Ohio State is also putting on a...
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I recently came across some reefer trailers for sale and Dad got an idea to use them for the steers. I know people out there have used them before but how well do they work?
Has anyone had expierence with a reefer trailer being used as a cool room? How big would one have to be for 5...
The calf has not been casterated. When he gets up and moves around after a while he walks pretty close to 100% sound. He does appear to be feelin good. He eats good and does nibble at the creep feed and a little bit of hay.
I have a 2 and a half week old calf. About a week ago he started to act real stiff in all 4 legs. This came on all of a sudden with no prewarning signs. We called our vet that day and he said to treat with 15cc of Penicillin per day which we have been doing. The calf seems to be getting a...