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We have a late April registered Limousin steer for sale. He is a Carrousels Low Rider. He was born dark red but is shedding black. Steer is stick and halter broke. He ties and leads. Has nice muscle shape and hair. Steer is located in WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN. Priced reasonable, PM for price and...

What are your tips, secrets, methods for grooming and fitting pure white steers. We just got in a purebred white shorthorn steer and have never worked with an all white one before. Do you use the blue-purple whiting shampoo? When using the white touch up, does it go on real bright or does it...

How do most of you clip the head - neck of suckling steer calves. Will be showing 2 steer calves with mamas at the county fair. Do you just shave the heads and leave the neck ( from ears back to shoulder) long, or slick the neck like a heifer. I think ours look better with some longer, but...

We feed our show heifers;                                           52% steam flaked corn                                           30% linseed oil meal                                             5% soybean oil meal                                             8% molasses                        ...

We are located in Clark Co. WI, and rotate 5 cow calf pairs over (8) 1.5 to 2 acre pastures. We generally graze 5 -7 days per pen and have a wet weather drylot  that we put them on to save the good grass. the pastures are orchard grass, bluegrass, timothy, and a little red clover. We keep our...

Just got two of the EBay Maxess fans yesterday. Got them hung last night just in time for our first 90 degree day today. They aren't a Turbo fan, but they do move some air, and are not real noisy. They haven"t burned the barn down yet either. I quess for 75.00 bucks they are a good deal as of now.

How does Sunseeker cross with deep, clean fronted, clubby type Angus (Juneau in particular). Any concerns on breeding 2nd calf heifers with good CEM and BW? Thanks for any input.

Thanks for the ideas. This cow is a Rulon granddaughter, large square hip, deep,could use more spring of rib and moderation of frame. For terminal show steers what kind of cross would Hard Core or WMW make? On the Angus angle, I have used a lot of Juneau on my registered Angus and I think that...

What would be a good cross for a purebreed red limi cow, that needs a clean front and spring of rib? I have been told to breed to high % Maine or purebred Angus then start breeding clubby to the offspring. Any suggestions appreciated.

The Linseed Oil Meal is a source of protien, we switched to a higher %LOM well over the SBM to help give the animals more "bloom". It seemed to help especially during last winter( Northern  Wisconsin BRRRRR) andd kept them growing, will see how the steers do on it this winter.

Was wondering what you all thought about this grower ration and feed rates for heifer and steers( 400Lbs to 700 lbs) Steam Flaked Corn 52% Linseed Oil meal  30% Soybean meal 5% Molasses 8% Yeast 2% Future Cow mineral pac with Rumensin 3% Feed rate;    6lbs of the above grain mix & 10 lbs good...

Have a first time mama that calved last Friday. She would not clean baby or let her nurse unless we are in the pen with her. Luckily we were at the birth and made sure of the first feeding. She kicks a little at first but then calms down and lets baby suck. As of this morning she still shows no...

What is your schedule for starting your suckling show calves on creep, hay etc ?  My mama cows milk good but I can see that I may need a little extra edge for fall sale and expo time.

Thanks for the info. Why is it that Limis are not very poular in the showring? We just acquired our first Limi last fall and shes been a real easy doin heifer with pretty good phenotype.and disposition. Starting to snow again here in the North Country!

Her first breeding will be to Ribeye, the calving ease Red Angus Bull, I should have stated that. I am looking for suggestions for next years breeding.  I have heared alot about JPJ, sounds good. Would he cross well with a Limousin as well? Shes red, large frame, and growthy.