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Yeah he will probably get upset, so you need to control him somehow, depending on his size, squeeze shute is the best.  Warts are viral so you need to squeeze it to get the virus in the blood stream so he can build antibodies to eat, another method that works good for helping them build...

I have to agree with DCC...I didnt comment the first time I saw this post because I was kinda thinking it was the same person trying to promote this bull.  I also agree that I like him for a cow maker, but that is about it.  From my experience and cattle that I know with those geneteics, I...

I dont see what the big deal is.  This is all part of a little game called marketing, and there are many, many very well known people in this industry that will tell you that when it comes to bulls and semen, Matt Lautner is a marketing genius.  Are Lautner's bulls just absolute God sends...

Last couple of years have been right around 70% for me.  I was not trying to state that I had big issues with LAP, I havent been around it that much, just saying that the people around here that have used it have not been happy with it at all.  I dont claim to be the best, nor do I claim to be...

My understanding of the genetic deffect disclaimer is that the American Shorthorn Association makes no guarantees on genetic defect status of an animal unless it has been tested and noted in their registry, at which point it will show on their papers.  The Breeding Guarantee I believe is like...

How old is the pig? I wouldnt work her to much until she is better.  How long have you had her? Stress is very hard on pigs.  I would get some Scour Halt for her, most Tractor Supplies carry it if your other local feed stores dont.  I would also get some Tylan to give her.  Tylan is a great...

We have AIed lambs through the cervix, same procedure as goats, you just use a speculum.  I am no lamb expert but it could be done.  If I am not mistaken the laprascopic method is newer than the speculum procedure.   But I could be wrong.  I know there is a big goat breeder close to here that we...

First I think you have to say what level of show you are going to?  Are you just going to your county show again or are you going to try for your state fair there?  If only going to county show does your county break them down by breeds, or do the steers just all show together.  Reardless I...

All of these traits are recessive, so they would have to be homozyous for them in order for the traits  to express themselves.  Reardless of how many generations back the carrier is, it is possible for the ene to have been present in every generation just not homozyously, therefor it would not...

Did they sell them as free of any genetic defects? If not you probably wont get any money back from them if they are carriers, if by pedigree there is a chance that they are carriers, and the heifers have not been tested, then you took on the risk when you decided to buy them.  Thats the way...

It definately depends on where you are wanting to market them, and if your showing wethers or breeding stock.  Yes kids can be registered out of unreistered does and registered bucks, but if I am not mistaken the buck would have to be a fullblood in that scenario.  There is definately a market...

I have AIed goats and will be doing more this next breeding season for some friends.  Semen handlin is exactly the same, though almost all goat semen comes in 1/4cc straws instead of 1/2 cc.  I actually find AIing goats to be much easier than cattle.  You do AI through the cervix, you place a...

Timing is definately an issue with cattle...while I am not against timed AI like some people are, there are many situations which get tricky.  Those times that different protocals list as when you should breed are just averages.  Even when using drugs and synching to try at make the cows come...

I have to agree with the masses on here.  Yes there are C-Sections that are disasters, and many many people are scared of them or just shoot the cow instead of trying to save her because they believe it is most likely goin to end up that way anyway.  The problem is that they believe this only...

C-Sections are never fun with cows.  But I would take your vets advice in that situation.  If its a small heifer and she already has a 100 lb calf in her, I would say you are more than likely in for a difficult birth that could very well result in a C-Section planned or unplanned.  With that in...

I have never seen Jason sort steers.  As a breeding judge I love him.  From what I have seen with him sorting heifers he is very big on structure as it should be.  He is a very good judge that will evaluate the cattle thoroughly and use the most complete, structuraly correct calf to win.  May...

I really like her...she looks really young, so at this point I am not at all concerned about depth with her because it looks like she has some rib shape, so depth should come.  She is extremely long spined, bery long, clean and feminine through her front, has just the right amount of muscle for...

Has your cow been tested? Everyone has their own opinion, but mine is I would never breed a carrier to carrier, to much risk. On the other hand I have no problem breeding a carrier to a non carrier.  The only risk in breeding a carrier to a non carrier is that your calf has a 25% chance of being...

Some of my favorite memories and one of the best times of my life was my time judging collegiately.  I highly recomend it to anyone, especially if you career plans include this industry, it provides numerous connections and opportunities.  For JuCo in Texas I have to agree Blinn is kind of in a...