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Your vet is correct. The "host egg" contributes a wee bit of DNA, which for true breed purest is a problem in the fact that, all of sudden that purebred whatever, so no longer purebred.

Great company, but a bit under staffed!  Keep trying.

Comparing show cattle to pasture cattle is not a fair comparison.  Show cattle have no natural oils or build of "dirt" to insulate the actual skin from water. So, the cattle out in the pasture have a "natural" ability to shed and repel water, where as the show calf (due to the contact...

There is two schools of thought on this. One of which says it is genetic, and the other says it is nutritional/environmental.  I have to split these opinions and say I honestly think it is a combination of both. IF your cattle have the "bad hoof gene", then any nutritional or environmental...

Without a doubt, get a degree (in which you said you are already doing - GREAT!). It seems that your question is "WHAT to get a degree in". My suggestion is get a degree in what ever your passion is. If you are a numbers person, go for business. If you are a people person, go for communications...

I have washed calves in 20-30 degree weather.... I just immediately blow dry them COMPLETELY.  As long as the calf is HEALTHY to start with, and you dry them completely, and make sure they have shelter to get into, they will be fine.

Good luck with breaking him.... seems that Primo throws a HUGE amount of attitude. Nice little fella though.

While you said not to pay attention to pedigree, I do not think that is possible. How do you buy a critter WITHOUT considering her pedigree? I am not saying WHAT to look for in the pedigree except for solid predictability for whatever you are looking for (clubbie winners, awesome females, hair...

If you go to the "Hall of fame" section, DL started two very good post on genetic defects.... had many contributors and has good information. The video of the PHA calf is very educational.

Any time there is change, there is going to be resistence. That is just human nature. I would make it a point to send every business in ALL counties a personal invitation to the sale, and then list all the members from that county. Maybe even include what that exhibitor will be selling.  Have...

Nice heifer. What is her approx frame score?  When I used Legend, his calves were too short and stumpy for me.... but she looks good!

108 is too straight for me. But like his thickness! My favorite is 93. Nice balance, appears to be correct in his balance. I see your from canada, and if I am correct, they show steers that are more of the "market" steer type, rather than the "show" steer style. Limi's do quite well in those...

gardiners are famous for linebreeding... have done it for decades.  This has been discussed and cussed many times before... do some research if your interested. So instead of me spoon feeding the information, I think its kinda fun to "seek and find", don't you? ..... crap is crap, even if the...

Did beef mag get that article from the aaa? Seems they missed a few very good details.... sun shining on crap is still crap.

#1-itis is what the clubbie world revolves around. No one wants to buy the number two steer, finish second, or sell the second highest seller. That's just the way it is when things are based on the show ring. I have always held, and argued the belief that I would rather have a sire/cow that has...

Maybe your one of those that always enjoy having smoke blown up your back side, or the wool pulled over your eyes. That is YOUR deal. Some want honest answers. I tend to give those. I do not apologize for that. At least I answered the question with honesty. Plus, the orginal poster was a bit...

Probably a rat in the wood pile somewhere.  If you have a gut feeling that something is wrong, SOMETHING IS PROBABLY WRONG. Clones that aren't? Embryos that were not paid for? Divorce fight? Stolen? Who knows, but they want undeveloped film for a reason....

Now that is something I can agree with you on!! They are only in power because WE (the people) allow them to be.  I have written, called, emailed, and have even spoke to in person, every elected offical I can find.  Trust me.... they are nervous!

It has taken you this long to figure this out? Really? They have been out of touch for decades. Nothing has changed except for the publicity. 

Junk calves selling too high. Really good calves selling average. Excellent calves selling poor. Think people are tired of "playing the game". Those that have the disposible income to lose will pay too much for an average calf. That that want a project will buy anything to get the process over...