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Got a month old calf that we are trying to graft on a cow.  Been a week now and the cow doesn't kick at all if we put her in a headgate.  We keep them separate except for when we are letting the calf suck.  Tried to feed her loose in a pen and let the calf suck but she kicks and bunts at the...

Looking at 4 options for creep feed for 2 month old calves.  All are a pelleted ration but they come in 14%, 16% , 18% or 20% rations.  all are supposed to be a complete beef calf ration.  What level should they be started at?  and which is the easiest on them? 

One more question on the topic of implanting embryos.  Has anyone noticed much difference in conception rates between implanting frozen embryos off of natural heats versus synching a group? 

Wondering what everyones experience is with transferring fresh or frozen embryos?  How much better do you typically do in terms of conception with fresh versus frozen??

I need some help.  I've got a january heifer calf that we can't get broke.  She is tie broke but puts her head down and runs the other way when you try to lead her.  we've tried leading her with a tractor and she trots along fine.  she has spent hours for weeks tied up, we've rinsed her and...