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  1. Ruebush Shorthorns

    What is your timed AI protocall?

    I just had my December AI'd cows checked for pregnancy.  We did six and only one is even in consideration as AI or herd bull.  Was wondering if anyone would share there info on time breeding cattle one after the other in a set time frame.  Starting from vaccines and CIDR's, what do you do and...
  2. Ruebush Shorthorns

    blue roans

    Here are some claves we had in the past the first is an Ali X Sincity the other a calf out of my old herd bull.  The big one is being shown in Delaware and the little one just went to Michigan.
  3. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Herd Bulls - I'll show... if you show yours

    Here is SS Joe Rider at almost 5 years of age.  I have had him since December and he has already cleaned up a couple of my cows as well as a couple commercial cattle of my fathers herd.  My first calves will be in October and I am excited to see them.  He has had some good ones and I am praying...
  4. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Easy Calving Shorthorn Bull?

    SS Joe Rider is a proven calving ease bull that has been overlooked after PH test turned out positive.  Okie Dokie is good also but he is PH carrier also.
  5. Ruebush Shorthorns

    October 2007 shorthorn show heifer for sale

    This heifer was born on October 4, 200.  Here sire is a Double Down son and mother had Double Stuff as a grand sire.  Ahe is already registered, started oon grain and id tied and worked with durinf feedings.  Located in Virginia, asking $1,300.  She is very stout and here top is big for her...
  6. Ruebush Shorthorns

    shorthorn vegas semen

    I would check with Duis Farms in Iowa, they raised him.  On there site it says it is $50.  I guess that is updated.  Here is the link. http://www.duisfarms.com/bulls.html
  7. Ruebush Shorthorns

    tattooing of market steers

    Can someone explain the year prefix and calf number deal for tattooing.  I have had purebred for 3 year snow and must be doing it all wrong.  Point me in the right direction please.  Thanks
  8. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Dropped foot in a newborn-any suggestions?

    We have used cardboard and duc-tape before and it has worked.  We have even done this for a 600 pound steer that hurt his foot on the trailer.
  9. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Calf Pictures: Please Share Yours!

    Here are two calves from Feb.  The roan is a double bred Double Down heifer and the black heifer is a First Rate X Heatseeker.  They are the only two I have had this tear so far.  The black one was backwards and the vet wanted to cut a leg off because they thought it was dead.  Thank God we got...
  10. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Two Spring 2007 Shorthorn Heifers

    I have two Spring born 2007 heifers for sale.  The white heifer is a Feb. and his halter broke.  Reg #*4124703 and the roan is a May and has not been on a halter Reg. #*4130990 out of a Double Down son.  Both should make good cows.  The white heifer has been tested free of TH an PHA. I have a...
  11. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Wanted Calf!!!!

    I have a late December blue roan calf.  He is still on his mom and is still a bull.  Here is a picture of him after he was born.  I think he could work.  He is probably in the 250 weight range now without having any grain. 
  12. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Heifer still won't adopt a calf. Here is the situation. Need your opinions!

    Well in Virginia it isn't like there are club calf sales every month like where most of you are from.  Having to drive for 8+ hours or trying to get things shipped from the west make it hard to find anything.  The stockyard is twice a week and I am willing to take chances.  It sure most me nice...
  13. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Heifer still won't adopt a calf. Here is the situation. Need your opinions!

    So, a couple of weeks ago I posted trying to find tricks to get a cow to adopt a calf.  Well it has been almost a month and still have had no luck.  Here is the story.  I was at the local sale barn and noticed a cow with an eartag from a local club calf sale in her ear.  Her utters were really...
  14. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Steer and Heifer for sale

    The blue steer has been sold.
  15. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Shorthorns and Clubbies with sexed heifer semen for purchase?

    What shorthorn and clubby bulls can you purchase sexed heifer semen on that you know of?  Who is selling it and how much it costs also would help. Thanks
  16. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Tricks for getting a cow to take a calf that is not hers???

    I got the calf to drink in the chute this morning.  I guess I will try again around dinner time.  The cow is not aggresive towards the claf but she moves her leg if he tries to get near her utter in the pen.  I'm just glad he drank in the chute earlier.  I payed $40 for him and want him to make...
  17. Ruebush Shorthorns

    AI sire Hotmail. Does anyone know info on him? Where to find a picture?

    Bought a cow out of hotmail.  Does anyone know TH or PHA status?  Must be a bull that wasn't very popular.  Any info appreciated.
  18. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Tricks for getting a cow to take a calf that is not hers???

    My situation is actualy a heifer that lost her calf so that is going to make it even harder.  What are some tricks to get cows to take calves that are not theirs.  I just tried Vicks vapor rub on the cows nose and rubbed some on the claves back too.  My buddy said this has worked for him in the...
  19. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Embryos Grade 1, 2, 3 What does this mean for quality and conception rates

    Can someone expand on the grading system of embryos and what exactly it affects if an embryo is a 1 2 or 3. Thanks
  20. Ruebush Shorthorns

    Q Dog and whiskey Rebellion TH & PHA Status?

    Does anyone know the carrier status of Q Dog and Whiskey Rebellion? 
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