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The * means I might have more shorthorn in me than that animal does.

I have a blackberry, with the tough Otterbox (google it). I have dropped it, stepped on it by accident and actually ran over it with a tractor (it still worked by the screen was broke).  So yes, IMO, the blackberry is tough!!

Lets see... the beef expo is one of THE largest junior shows in the country                   the iowa state fair is one of THE largest state fairs in the country with one of the largest junior shows in the country. I see no problem with requiring the junior showman to show at the county fair. ...

Just wanted to have a "down to earth" chat about kicking.... coachmac made light of getting kicked, and I am glad he was able to get up but... I watched a fella get kicked at a show fitting a hind leg, took 28 stitiches to put his cheeck back on, and lost his eye completely. that was funny...

I couldn't figure out what "bally simmentals" were.  You mean Baldy, a white face animal! I used Cut Above (fat butt) quite a bit and had great conception! Can't wait for those calves in the spring!!  I think he is the real deal! SOS is also popular, but you have watch out, due to the fact he...

Anyone who is not smart enough to memorize a 15 second TV PSA, can not possibly deserve a $2500 a night hotel!  (You've seen those PSA haven't you? Absoutely histarical to watch her eyeballs move to read the script!) Since I am helping pay the bill, and I am staying in the Super 8 for the fair...

Forscheyhawk - I was hoping my "top half of the class" would address the issue of small AND large classes. If a county has 6 steers in a class and one of them happend to be "big dog", then the top would qualify. If the class has 12 steers then the top 6 would qualify.... I do not like the idea...

You need to change genetics... something that isn't real easy to do after it is conceived!! But no, nothing you can feed. Sorry.

Where are you located?  Calves with hair like that around here would drown in a creek/pond, or die of heat.

As much as you can get, and as cheap as someone can buy them!! If I recall monoply is a carrier correct? So take that into account selling breeding stock.  Unless you get a "great one" and have the connections to promote it, you have nothing more than a clean up bull or replacement heifer being...

I would like to see that requirement for Iowa.  I think you should "earn" your way to the state level. I know a few years ago, the horse program in Iowa made the state fair a "free for all", so ANYONE could show, and it has been a disaster. I do not think you should limit the number of projects...

The problem with cell phones is they rely on the politeness of the people who own them. Meaning: If I am standing there talking to you, especially business, DO NOT ANSWER THE CALL. If you do, I will leave and take my money with me. If I am standing there and your cell phone rings, and it is...

It works both ways, a judge is going to pick what they like and therefore, what is in their own pasture (if they even own cows), and most exhibitors (not some juniors) show what we like, and therefore what is in our pasture.  (Many juniors only want a show project, and have no intention of ever...

That doesn't surprise me for one main reason.... we all raise cattle we like (we definately all raise different types of cattle!) so why wouldn't a judge pick his own cattle, since he raised them because he liked them? Seems logical.... maybe not ethical, but logical.

Gotta put the puzzle pieces together, and you can't do that with one puzzle piece!  

A bit high in the flank, but nice steer!! Looks like you have done a nice job working with him.

Amen Herfluver, AMEN!!!

Lets see: Lots of hair, hair colored, big butt, thick legs, and worthless mammary glands, and so far, no offspring.... yep, sounds like a good name for a show heifer!

Exactly what rock have you been hiding under cowz?  I know people who actually HIRE people to walk to the ring and take those "oh so important" steps into the ring and tail the calf. Pathetic, but sure effective.

You bring up some good points Ruebush. I don't understand why you can't just DNA the calves and then register them?  You can register a shortie + if the "unknown dam" has been used to register before, or/and the sire is on record. OH Breeder, I have never understood why a red maine can be...