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  1. diamonddls

    Suggestions on what to breed I 80 heifer to

    Mercedes Benz or for some real brood power down the road DJ Ceasar is great old school choice.
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    Suggestions for AI heifers to produce club calves

    WMW is a stand by. Really interested in Daddy's Money plan to use him on my maintainer hefiers for same purpose. Really like the look of Moto Moto but not very familiar with him but do know Galloway calving ease first hand my wife brought her Galloway cows when we got married and they do not...
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    Looking for a red or red carrier Purebred Maine bull

    Artic Power was a red bull from mid 90's threw some powerful cows although bw was on the high side. Hercules is another red bull that has made some more commercial oriented cattle that do well. He's available through Hansen's in Saskatchewan. Seen some really good Gigolo Joe reds as well. And...
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    Feeding help

    Protein is right you could try finding hay with some alfalfa or a protein tub like crystalx. Or mixing some soy or pea meal in the beet pulp.
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    Red Angus bull calf

    Good calf really like the front end on him. Looks to have CE structure.
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    Got the Bulls Pictured

    Middle bull would be my pick. All very usable bulls. PS all to familiar with the mythical wood fence its my office lol
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    Alberta photographer

    Have some cattle I would like to have pictured this spring by a better camera man than myself any recommendation. I have one in mind that will most likely be who I use. Any opinions on whether we should be doing this photos in full fit or slicked out will. Will be our herd sires and better momma...
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    Our bull at Denver

    Nice bull have really enjoyed following him on so good luck with him.
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    Post your most exciting matings!

    Suh x SWM 727Y and Redlabel (avatar pic)x AMA 41Y about a month out yet but I'm getting excited.
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    Supplements to add muscle?

    Beta agonist like optaflex would be the most effective in this situation although you need to be sure they are sound enough to take the push as other beta agonist such as zilmax have been known to create severe soundness issues. Implants can help harden them up but they also will tend to frame...
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    Feeding my steer

    Agree with the 3% rule. I would say you have plenty of time to get that weight on. Pm'd a more in depth version of my two cents. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact.
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    Unique Livestock show awards

    Have receives some really etched glasses before and tapestry type throws that hang on my wall. Seen some beautifully engraves rifles at the homes of some of my rodeo friends. Also a big fan of jackets.
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    The Cow Who Started It All-for me

    Wasn't a cow at all that got me hooked. It was my first 4h steer that made the decision for me to become a cattle junkie. He was a little rw maintainer with absolutely no hair and a tick small framed which every judge pointed out to me as they would bury us in a class. But that little steer had...
  14. diamonddls

    Maintaineer Heifer Breeding Options

    There have been some good Witch Doctor over over the years. Upcoming CE bulls that I'm going to be using this spring are Daddy's Money and Jose.
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    best chore tractor

    JD 4020 a crude machine by modern standards yet we still have one that has more than 20000hours on it and still runs every day. Or JD 4230 runs everyday with 15000 hours and counting. Recently repainted 4230 just a little cosmetic fix. Neither tractor cost much to operate and are incredibly...
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    Is Aging a new problem?

    Its happened for years. We have a neighbor that only raises March/April born calves according to there spring sale listing each year. However I've been over to help them calve multiple cows around Christmas and see there herd bulls go out in April and back home by June each year. Makes his bulls...
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    Getting back at it

    Have been in the cattle business all my life. Stepped away from showing after graduating high school in 2005. Have revived my registered herd and at the surprising request of my oldest daughter and wife will be getting some hefiers and hopefully our one herdsire ready to show this summer. Need...
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    Opinions on heifer

    Good hefiers. Nice lines very broody looking. Would like to see a touch more bone under her but that's just me.
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    Pasture mixes/hay mixes

    Not familiar with your area. There's is an excellent book "kicking the habit" that describes different grazing blends and methods that makes a lot of sense. In my own experience the most under rated grazing is cicers milk vetch. The cows do incredible grazing on it and it can be hayed as well...
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