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  1. Spencer10218

    Mab dead

    They all seem pretty attached to this bull, I won't buy a MAB calf, I'm to worried about them falling apart and I'm not trying to "hide" this is a forum to discuss agriculture topics relating to livestock So everyone that is upset about "bashing" the bull that your emontionally attached to and...
  2. Spencer10218

    Show fan placement

    Can't tie him up I have to work, I guess I'm just screwed
  3. Spencer10218

    Show fan placement

    Well hell, just solved what I have been trying to figure out for weeks My calf is in a free stand pen lays on his non show side with his show side towards the fan What do I do then?
  4. Spencer10218

    Clippers

    I have a set of wahl km2 and walk km5 I  like them, but yet again I don't really pay to much attention to the clipper it's self I'm focused on how dull my blade is and why I forgot to get a new one Never used a andis, heard everyone loves them though
  5. Spencer10218

    Our 2015 Shorthorn Jr Nationals

    Broncofan, you don't need show dogs, cattle will always improve and there will always be different cattle at shows, the desired look will also change so just keep up on what's in and you can be competitve with out spending 10k on a calf.
  6. Spencer10218

    Hi Ho Silver calving ease

    He hasn't had any calves yet not really sure how much tell from the genetic side of it But as far as calf reports there arnt any
  7. Spencer10218

    Some Pasture Photos

    Loving the after hours steer and the Arapaho heifer I'm a fan of I'm a sucker for some color
  8. Spencer10218

    Large brisket on market steer. Any advice?

    You could try fresh and femine from Sullivan's I have never used it and I have never used a neck sweat either If it's just skin a neck sweat would tighten it up a little but I don't believe there is to much you can do
  9. Spencer10218

    Favorite Brand of Cattle Feed

    Umbarger we have also won while using showrite
  10. Spencer10218

    Hair; Daily Hair Routine

    Thank you, I think we are a little behind right now on weight but he is looking alright I'm pleased with his progress
  11. Spencer10218

    Hair; Daily Hair Routine

    Blow out but I have been told that if you leave them under fans and stand there and comb the hair forward that it will help as well
  12. Spencer10218

    Hair; Daily Hair Routine

    Well I have a pen built and run mist fans on a timer I rinse in the morning before work and right when I get home but after I rinse I put him back under fans for a while If you leave the calf wet it damages hair like no other(retains more heat) Keep it dark and if you can rinse 3-4 times a day I...
  13. Spencer10218

    Calf with kicking problem...

    Kick him back (sarcasm) Sullivan's sells that Kow Kant Kick thing never tried it but if you get desperate enough that sounds like a option
  14. Spencer10218

    best floor surfaces

    My lot is concrete and that's where they get turned out to at night but I just keep then on saw dust all day Knock on wood, I'm yet to have any problems
  15. Spencer10218

    Umbarger feeds

    Just wondering if anyone's uses there feeds and what the main difference in breeders growth, cattle blaster, and payload I'm way off right now and I'm just trying to salvage what I can I need more frank and top and a lot of weight thanks for any and all advice
  16. Spencer10218

    Beet pulp, benifets from wetting

    I always feed it wet, I was told it sticks to them better I never really notice to much a difference when he come off beet pulp other than the depth of his belly I have also heard rumors of it adding back not sure how true any of this is
  17. Spencer10218

    Black velvet dye how do you apply?

    I waited 3 days and didn't have a problem just keep the bedding clean and blow the calf out I used a spray bottle and sprayed it in It's better to have a couple people help so you do both sides at the same time and when you rinse the dye will have been applied for the same amount of time
  18. Spencer10218

    haired up

    I use it and it's really saving me this year I'm super swamped with work so I get to rinse like once a week right now but under fans all day and on haired up has kept a nice layer of body hair It's saving me till I can rinse twice a day
  19. Spencer10218

    shorthorn breeders/sales

    You could also check out farrer stack farms they usually have some pretty good ones
  20. Spencer10218

    Post your most exciting matings!

    Shortbreeder I like him a lot. I would say that this was a successful venture
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