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Many of the top promoted bulls go back to Heatwave. Most of the winners also have support from some of the best.Getting top cows flushed or bred to the top bulls helps the % of great ones. Many top bulls make the most profit when they are no longer available.There are still people that want to...

The  show steers of today that show with hair need to be 1350# sound, pretty, unreal hair, and  the best fitters can do the rest.The slick shear shows are easier  to sort and it is amazing how easy the top ones are to find.Extra muscle mass isn't as important in hair shows as it can impair their...

Have had experience with No Worries and I-80 both are highly recommended for ease of calving and also quality calves.The heifer is as important as the bull used and heifers that have good condition have had exercise and are built right to be a females.Small framed, shorter bodied,overly fat...

Milkman is proven winner in slick shear or haired show.Contrary to what is said he is average in calving ease. I had leased him for a couple years before he died and was one of the best bulls we have ever used.No cripples and the ones that didn't work for showing were top feeder calves that had...

I can only speak from my experience.I have around 12 cows from the cattle that were in S.D. branch which I believe were called Birkline that were dispersed.Even though they weren't cheap they have proven themselves in the pasture .The reputation on the Griswolds cattle helps sell their...

I-80 would be the best you have.He has made excellent heifers,winning steers and some promotion bulls and is easy calving.Some of your others were not around long.Dakota Gold is popular .No matter what bull you use your cows are just as important as the bull. Bulls such as Monopoly have survived...

Does anyone have complete results from Foundation Female sale .Thanks!

I had Select Sires do everything and ended up with 50% conception with sexed semen on heifers.With conventional we usually get 70+% on natural heat detection if using high quality semen.It seems if we time breed 60% seems to be the number.Condition of cows also makes a difference plus number of...

I would be surprised if it took much over 2 hours max  with good facilities and 3 people.We usually have the vet plus 3 people as we are cutting calves giving them  3 shots pouring everything and giving cows 2 shots and pouring and we did 40 cows plus calves but had a tub w/alley that holds 5...

SpeeDee delivery is your best option if they service your area.Usually about a day.Phil Lautner uses them .Personally if it is an option I like to pick it up at place it is collected and it goes directly in my tank.Quality and mishandling  of semen are two of the things that result in poor...

Both excellent bulls from reputable owners.For what its worth neither is advertised  as a calving ease bull.Griswold says use with caution on heifers and Outsider would fall in same category.Theres is nothing worse than having to pull or C-section a good heifer you have high hopes for.I know of...

Draxin is my first choice Nufloor second Micotill third [ wouldn't use it as it can be fatal to humans but it does work.Consult your vet as they have 8 years of school plus practical experience.The symtoms you give are ones that aren't the first signs you look for. To me a slight droop of ear...

The best thing is take her back.Unfortunately this happens in growthy 6 mo heifers sometimes.I question your technician setting her up and then determine she is pregnant as the  drugs used can terminate a pregnancy. Aborting her at 7/8 months can be about as bad as full term.Nothing worse for...

What would be  a good ration for feeding a market steer[usually 3#ADG] for around 220 days until show date.We have corn,oats,and grass hay available and will have it custom mixed at local elevator I know it has been on here before but could not find it in archives Thanks

I have taken a few photos that have been used in ads[and hundreds I delete] and if you don't know how to photo shop[which I don't] you are a step behind.A good camera helps[mine is a $100 one] but the main thing is taking the time,correct background, and having the animal that is worthy and...

There are several females that show up with some of those bulls in their pedigree.There are a few bulls that the semen such as Meyer 734 that sells well but usually due to the popularity and promotion the calves out of known newer bulls seem to sell better.Foreplay made some nice females.Cloning...

You will be easy to tell which service she settled to by the obvious signs stated.Usually they wont eat,will seek a place away from herd and the first sign of impending birth is tail as many as 5 hours before labor.Once you see the waterbag on a heifer and if calf is positioned correctly  3...

Call Phil Lautner as Paul works for Phil sometimes trucking.515-370-3284

Breeds are important but at most[ but not all shows ] the Grand Champion  usually comes from the X-bred division.In able to win you have to get in the final drive and by being a breed steer or heifer you are in contention.With Monopolys dominance many cattle are similar and many times color is...

With cattle at near record prices I would recommend selling what you have and replace with proven genetics.It takes a long time to get back on track.I have seen some 1/4 SimAngus or even the right kind of straight Angus for sale that would put you where you want to be.Some wont agree but 4/5 way...