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Sounds like a darn fine foundation.  Don't screw it up.   ;D Just kidding. Freightliners were/are nice productive cows.

I have to say that Troubadour was a really impressive mature bull when I saw him this spring at REI.  Haven't used him yet, but he definitely moved up the my list.

where do you buy a good breaking donkey?  I had a great one when I was a young showman, came from Colorado.  After he died, I tried two others and they were worthless.

Wouldn't you rather make a mating based on characteristics that matter?  Color should be close to last on the list of priorities.

been a few years since my nutrition classes, but seems like that's adequate CP for dry cows in mid gestation.  Are they milking? 

Depends how much of the cottonseed you're feeding.

Chambero, I hope it rains for you soon. 

One reasonable plan would be to wean the calves, cull hard on the cows and feed the poor hay to the remaining dry cows.  All studies I've seen say it's far better to put the feed directly into the weaned calf than try to run it through the cow first.  Dry cows should be capable of maintaining...

Mark, I feel inclined to respond even though this is surely beating the deceased pony. In response to the question how many champions have I produced...a few, though we raise few club calves. No Denver champs, but our customers are always happy with their purchases and we make fair money doing...

the more heifers you keep that had to be assisted, the more you'll need to help in the future.

I thought extension meant the same as long fronted.  Please enlighten me.

Do you enjoy pulling calves?  That's a great way to create more problems.  If I help one (can only think of 2 in the last five years), it won't stay on the farm.

If you are interseeding (drilling into existing pastures) DEFINITELY rent the drill for $7/acre.  Graze it fairly close before you interseed.  Don't fertilize until the new seedlings are established or the existing stand will choke it out.  Use a good quality seed mix, but don't fall for the...

If they're hard haired and you're there for a week, you're not going to make too much progress.  Just do the best you can.

The Show is right.  After 3 yrs it'll still be worth most of $350.

If a "lower" flank isn't an indicator of finish, what economic value does it have?  I've sold plenty of flank steak but...

sell to these kids, help them do well.  They'll be willing to spend more if they have success and other kids will take notice.  Do some advertising (this board is a good place).  If people won't give you what you think they're worth, you're free to keep them and show at jackpots. Using a $20...

I challenge you to name a breed with cows that cross well with more different types of bulls than the Angus breed. Interesting to see TC Stockman 365 put in the same category with Lowlines.

No disrespect intended, but to me this hybrid female only reaffirms that the Angus female (black or red) is by far the most versatile breeding piece on earth.  They mate well with Simmentals, Gelbviehs, Maines, Limousins, Herefords, Charolais, Salers, Brahman, Aubracs...

I knife cut some late March/early April born calves last night.  10cc of Penicillin just to be on the safe side, and out they go with mama again.  Calves don't miss a beat. I leave them intact until they start to show the first signs of a crest.  Heavier muscled calves will crest up before the...