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I like to get the glue out of their hair asap after a show. I still use Hocus Pocus, rub it in, blow it out and then wash. If we're travelling somewhere, I wash legs out without getting the rest of their body wet (so they stay warm). It doesn't take long and means I don't have to wash them...

His age is a tough time to get a bull to look good. They've grown out of being a little fuzzball and not quite grown into being a big bull. (Although I think some of them don't grow at all - guess it saves them from being in that awkward stage  ;)) He looks pretty good for being a teenager. He...

And now for the obvious question...what's the pedigree of your heifer?

This is good to hear! Maverick's strongest suite is making good cows, so I think she'll work out nicely for you. We breed ours to Sonny bloodlines and they have raised some really deep, broody show heifers.

The Casino bull is coming two this spring, so his first crop of calves is on the way. He was syndicated up here at the Royal Sale so there is no semen available north of the border. We hadn't planned to draw export qualified semen, so we unfortunately don't have any semen available in the US as...

Thanks Red!  :)

KMS Canasta 8114 39P Semen is now available in the US and stored at Hawkeye Breeders Service, Iowa. Semen is priced at $40/unit. TH and PHA Free. Canasta was is the undefeated Canadian National Champion bull, two time Agribition Champion and one of the only Shorthorns to ever be a top ten...

DL, Why a white heifer as opposed to a red or roan heifer? Is this a color-gene linked condition? And since you said a heifer, is it also a sex-linked gene like a calico cat?

Lookin' Good!  (clapping)

Another reason it doesn't work very well is because you have a specified end date for your steer whereas a feedlot makes the most money selling them as soon as they are fat. If you have a really good gaining steer, you could have him finished early, but in an effort to win the rate of gain...

Like most of you, it is two breeds for us as well, the Herefords and Shorthorns (and the commercials). Of course, my opinions here are based on what I have experienced in both (the Herefords have been on our farm for forty years while the Shorties are relative newcomers at only 9 years), so I'm...

TottenClubCalves, I was not at all calling your heifer steery or masculine. The original words of Zach stated she possessed 'great masculinity' and wasn't a 'feminine type female' (this has since been edited) - my statement was in regards to his comment, as I don't feel that masculine-type...

Ummm...masculine heifers don't have sons...or daughters for that matter. There's a huge difference between femininity and frailty.

For TH and PHA testing, you will want to get your vet to collect a blood sample on each bull. You can send this to Dr. Jonathon Beever at AgriGenomics Inc. Ph: (217) 841-0813, as this lab does both tests. The forms and procedures you will need to get done are available through this lab, so give...

Garybob, I think you're trying to get a Clydesdale to race in the Kentucky Derby!!  ;) Different cattle for different purposes! You can bet he wouldn't leave the the kind of functional cattle you want in your herd, but he will probably sire a decent terminal calf.

Although we do have to watch for the animal-rightists muscling in on such legislation, I think over all, these 'five freedoms' are a good thing. I think some of the opinions epressed have been an automatic knee jerk reaction that we do not want to be legislated or have anyone tell us what we can...

1.Your most profitable cow's calf falls off a creek bank and dies. What do you do with the cow? Early in the year - graft a new calf on or possibly flush her and sell the eggs so she's still paying her way. Late in the year - probably keep her over, as she's already bred. 2.Your bull passes his...

The most important thing about about a website is not only keeping it up to date, but making an impression. Image is everything. That's why people head to the 'high-roller's' farms before they head to yours, even though they could probably get a better steer cheaper at your place. Even though...

I like him alot. I'm trying to find out if we can get semen up here in Canada. Anyone know?

I used a pair of these (or probably their predecessor, the Oster Power Pros) for several years. I have since upgrade to the Andis AGCL Pro 1-Speed Lightspeed Clippers, as I pretty much wore the old ones out!. Upsides to the PowerPros: - Nothing better than having a cordless clipper at ringside...