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    Gambles Liquidation

    Suspect to split from partners,  too many wanting a cut with not enough input.
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    Spelt

    Haven't seen or heard of it since the 50's,  a part of the wheat family,  feed values along the lines of oats and barley.  We used to feed it to hogs,  did well on it but maybe 50 years makes things a little foggy.
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    Adding Drains to existing building

    Do a little planning and you may be able to tunnel under and just have to cut a hole in the slab.  Works if you can keep within 10 foot on drain location.
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    lets have a different conversation about heifer calving ease

    Tis has been an interesting read.  The bone you talk about I encountered in Kansas at a larger operation, it seemed to be occurring with out regard to bloodlines or where the heifers originated.  They had a cooperator deal going and it showed up when I went back to calve heifers.  They measured...
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    Semen collection in Texas

    You know, I've been half way the idiot in this deal,  but lets do a little thinking.  Most of the people who want semen on their bull use it S an insurance policy.  Collection runs around 1.25 or so a straw and with a little luck 2 jumps and I'm covered for most situations.  Now I understand vet...
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    Limping Heifer

    Not real sure you are gonna find anything just looking.  Find a vet that knows horses and get him to use the pressure calipers on the hoof.  I'm thinking you may have a coffin bone broke, bruised or possibly an abcess,  any of which will not be visible.  If hooves trimmed lately maybe a stone...
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    Cottonseed Hulls

    Once upon a time there was an oil mill in Goodland Kansas,  don't know if it is still there. They use a lot Of hulls in the oil field,  so look there.  Part of the reason hulls are so high
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    Tips for a long haul?

    No farther than you are going,  just go.  The problem is having them too full or too full of water that their guts bounce with every bump.  1/2 feed and maybe 1/2  a bucket of water wait  hour or so and get on the trailer.  And when you unload, don't do a full feeding,  or watering.  Some hay, a...
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    We lost one

    For you polled Hereford folks,  Paul Trueblood passed away Sunday.  Know he health wasn't great but didn't know he was that ill.    One of the good old timers.
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    Beet Pulp

    Both the same,  pellets will expand twice the shreds.
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    A little help

    Doing All we can for your family, 
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    low birth weight bull choice

    I'm sorry but if you have to go to a longhorn or jersey, you. Ain't got much to work with.  Above and beyond  red angus has been proven for half a dozen years and hasn't blown up yet. 50 to 60 lbs and very active.  Don't get too wrapped up in the bw deal,  just pay attention to shoulder shape...
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    Trailer wiring

    >Blinkers. And brake lights Use the green and yellow wires.  Cant have one with out the other unless it is a newer pickup and fuse for tail lights is different than signal light.  Also some the brake control is fused with the dome light that is on the rear of the cab shining into truck bed.  You...
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    Trailer wiring

    Blinkers. And brake lights
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    Vaginal Prolapse?

    The ligament that sup ports the repro tract has just got a little lazy and streched out.  It happens.  Nasco used to have a support to put on the cow to add a little support,  with a little thinking, you can do the same deal with the wide nylon tow straps.  Use the hip bones to give a little...
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    Bull Fertility

    Go on the Thought that the pipes are clogged.  Some what crude but if he is around some cows,  or other bulls he will do what most young kids do and after a couple of weeks everything will probably be ok. 
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    Heifer Problems

    If the seller wants to be a jerk it's gonna happen, but 99 percent of the time they will either trade you or tell you to take her to town and make up the difference.  If they don't,  bite the bullet and don't be shy about letting others know about the problem. 
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    Unprofessionalism

    The people on the hill in Colorado ain't any better.
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    Unprofessionalism

    Young inexperienced people do things that ain't real smart but they ain't been enough miles to know better.  Heck, he was so tickled to be there, he wanted a picture.
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    Building New Cattle Facilities

    Von Forrell's at wheat land have a nice setup.  Functional but not so very expensive.  Might be a place to look at.
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