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  1. DiamondMCattle

    Making Visits to Bull Studs

    Its out of your area, but I work at Nebraska Bull Service and we welcome visitors anytime, but they may have different policies.
  2. DiamondMCattle

    what mineral do you feed your show calves?

    We use Vita Ferm Concept-Aid for our heifers. They make it as a powdered mineral and a pellet for easy mixing into a ration.
  3. DiamondMCattle

    Bull breeders ? where to find good clubby bulls?

    Others may have different opinions, but maybe consider buying a bull that is a high percentage of a breed that allows you to register percentage animals (sim, chi, Maine, shorty). That way you always have breed steers or heifer to sell if your AI doesn't stick. That also opens up your options on...
  4. DiamondMCattle

    Muck Boot fund raises for HSUS

    There was a number of people who contacted The Humane Association of Northwestern Rhode Island and they claim there was no record of that transaction
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    What are you planning for your beef herd with record prices?

    I work on a commercial operation in North Central Nebraska with an out 15000 acres and 1300 momma cows. My boss and I have discussed the fact of when is the point where he just sells everything and never has to work again. Its an interesting thought to ponder.
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    New Cow Need Breeding Suggestions

    I agree! Heck of a nice cow, any of those options would probably make for a good one.
  7. DiamondMCattle

    Shorthorn Breeding Suggestions

    I would definitely be interested in some semen in him for next year.
  8. DiamondMCattle

    Slick Sheared Moto Moto - Galloway

    Are you planning on keeping all the heifer out of him?
  9. DiamondMCattle

    Shorthorn Breeding Suggestions

    On the commercial operation I work on, we do want good bone structure just not to the extreme as show cattle. Our place is about 15000 acres so the cattle need to have hardy enough structure to function and survive in the pasture.
  10. DiamondMCattle

    Shorthorn Breeding Suggestions

    Right now the goal is to get replacements to grow my own herd, I currently only have two registered shorthorns. All bull calves will be castrated. Eventually the goal will be to sell shorthorn show heifers and steers.
  11. DiamondMCattle

    Shorthorn Breeding Suggestions

    What's the name of the thread with the roan bull?
  12. DiamondMCattle

    Shorthorn Breeding Suggestions

    Thanks for the input Doc. Her calf this year was about 80 had to pull it but that was because the front feet were crossed, I think she would have had it otherwise.
  13. DiamondMCattle

    Shorthorn Breeding Suggestions

    Here is a picture of her in January
  14. DiamondMCattle

    Shorthorn Breeding Suggestions

    I have a 3rd calving shorthorn cow that I will be AIng. She is a JPJ x a Double stuff daughter. I have Starburst semen and Assassin semen. I know Starburst goes back to JPJ also but the 95lb Bw of Assassin still makes me a little nervous on her. Any suggestions on which to use. She is pictured...
  15. DiamondMCattle

    Building legs on red cattle

    I personally prefer the weaver paints for matching reds.
  16. DiamondMCattle

    Tips and pointers for rookies and youngsters

    I would suggest starting with cows with no clubby in them, whether it be angus, sim angus, shorthorns, or whatever your breed preference may be. That gives you the option to raise breed steers and heifer or cubbies. As far as financing, there are different ways to go you may be able to get an...
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