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I'm completing a research project in a college course on the relationship of cow age vs. gestation length in beef cattle. I'm using data from my own herd in my study, but just realized I need to compare my results to prior research studies. Any suggestions on finding research in this area? Any...

Looking for advice on lights for our stall display at a show/sale. I know a lot of people use halogen work lights. I would like to try some good LED lights but I'm not familiar with the specs that would be necessary for my goal. How many watts are needed? Any suggestions? Thanks

Any updates on this bull or calf pictures? He was recommended to me recently but I haven't seen any calves. Thanks

Dream On is solid black. His only white is a small spot on his sheath. Built Right, a Dream On son, is the baldy you're probably thinking of.

I've heard mixed results from other breeders but so far I'm pleased with my results. Initially I wasn't happy with the consistency, but as they grow I think the group is becoming more uniform. A few are late bloomers. While I agree he probably won't blow you away with the next great show winner...

Does anyone add cherry oil to their feed? I hear cattle love it and it makes them go after feed better. Wanted to try it but having difficulty finding where to buy it. Thanks.

Looking for feedback from those who have tried fitter 35 from Purina. Does it work? Is it worth the cost? How long do they need to be on it to see results? I have a heifer getting ready for a show/sale in 6 weeks and she's about where I want her now. I don't want her to get too fat or course...

Any sites or info on custom ear tags and key chains? I've seen recommendations for Cook show cattle but can't get their website to work. Any links to an updated site for them or any other ideas?

Any new thoughts or preferences on sullivan vs. schaefer fans? From what I'm understanding Schaefer fans are better for barn fans but Sullivans are better for shows? Which one is quieter? jd438 where did you find the Schaefer fans with free shipping? Thanks.

Are the any free online programs that will balance your show feed ration and identify protein and fat levels, etc? Thanks.

I have some Mucho Galant in the tank. My dad used it years ago. It was before my time and I have no clue what he was like or what he worked on. Curious on color pattern as well.

Any literature available on this topic for a rookie wanting to learn more? Is the trick to use the "cocktail" of grasses and legumes using numerous different species? I'm assuming the aggressive rotational grazing has a large impact on their results also.

I would think with estrumate being synthetic it would be more consistent than lutalyse. That's why I was surprised with my results. Thanks for the feedback.

Any differences on timing of heats using estrumate vs. lutalyse? I used estrumate with CIDRs on 4 recips this past week and had one standing at 72 hours, 2 standing at 96 hours, and other one didn't respond at all. Tried to time them with my donor cow for direct transfer. My embryologist uses...

Has anyone seen or used the simmy bull Sebago from Trennepohl's? He's an Upgrade out of Broker's dam. Looks like an interesting combination.