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We use straw and lots of it.  Sawdust is too easy for them to inhale. 

That herd is gone.. dispersed maybe 10 or more years ago?   

Congratulations Jason!!  She is beautiful!

Was this an embryo calf?    If nothing else is wrong with the calf, it is fairly easy and inexpensive to fix this.  You won't end up with a breeding/show animal but you'll have something that makes it to market weight. 

Just what this breed needs..  another leg to kick you with!

I agree with Husker!    My own personal experience has been a little bit of a calving struggle due to the SHAPE of the calf from Firesweep's cow line - no matter what bull they are bred to.      There are also other factors to consider..  knowing when to intervene can certainly save a lot of...

We have not used him here but I know he comes from a good program..  You could call Jeff at RCR about him.   

I've only seen a handful of Driver calves this fall but they've all been very good.   

When is your show & how much do they need to gain to get there?  Gilts/Barrows?  What do the pigs look like?  hard, soft middled, etc.    Hard to give anything but very general statements without more info. Oats will slow the growth rate down but will soften up the middle.  We generally dont'...

What about the Kindle Fire that just came out.  One of my kids is talking about wanting that...

Dec 9 - 11.  It is on the website now.

I agree with rtmcc..  I think once you get them on it, you will find that your overall feed savings will make it actually seem very inexpensive to feed.    We are sold on it..  as well as the vita-ferm mineral & protien tubs.   

So aj, you told us how you fill yourself..  (clapping) what would you give the heifer?  Matt,  We have a bull down there, take a peek at him if you get a chance.  We'll be there Thurs. 

When do Shorthorns show? 

Like CAB, we train at home with the pipe and then go to the whip.  My kids have always shown with the whip as it is lighter, looks less obtrusive, etc.  However, this summer our pig show was on one of the hottest days ..  nothing like showing pigs in 100+ temps..    My son did showmanship with...

Both of those bull calves are pretty good!    (clapping)

Vetwrap works ok til it gets old and then it starts rolling and gets gummy..    I saw a chute with plastic PVC pipe on the rails and front..   

You got that right Husker!    I think he - like most other bulls - has to be bred to the right kind of cow.  We are all looking for the 'fix-all' bull and he isn't that.  The calves are made right and pretty fronted - but just not enough thickness & depth & growth for me..    and then you see...

We have a 3/4 heifer calf sired by DC and she is ok but would sure like to see more growth & depth.  I'm hoping it will come.  I've heard that sometimes they can be a little tubely but  I've seen some really good yearling heifers so I am maintaining hope.   

We have had several cases of milk fever over the years.  It happens when they are getting good feed and starting to milk heavily.  It is pretty easily treated if you catch it early enough.  We've consulted with nutrionists to see what we could adjust in the ration or mineral program but even...