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  1. mccannfarms

    How Livestock Feeding has Changed in last 25 years.

    The biggest change I see in the way that the industry as a whole feeds cattle is that we are using more by-products as feed stuffs (midds, distillers, etc.) due to increased grain prices.
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    Careers and Jobs

    I graduated with a BS in Animal Science w/ a minor in Ag Biz back in Aug. and have been trying to get a USDA job and even with 3 years of internships with FSA and participating in special NRCS projects and an uncle that works for FSA.  I can't even get an interview right now... There are so many...
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    Limestone Darkhorse

    Agreed! If you have cows that have a lot of substance but want to add some style Darkhorse would be one to consider.
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    twins on yahoo.

    The lady wearing the pearls to work cattle ... Lol #greenacresmoment
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    Limestone Darkhorse

    I haven't personally used him but know one of the owners. He is a good bull but tbh I'm not sold that he has quite as much muscle as it would seem in that pic. But thats just my opinion....
  6. mccannfarms

    Clipping/blending Necks & Front Ends

    I run Limousin and Angus and am talking more heifers and bulls. I have only ever torched one calf and that was back at the university and I currently don't have the torch head piece to go out and do that but it was easy to achieve good well blended results.
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    Clipping/blending Necks & Front Ends

    I have a full set of guards... how tight should I take them?
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    Clipping/blending Necks & Front Ends

    My worst part is blending the side of the neck to the shoulder and where the neck meets the top of the shoulder.
  9. mccannfarms

    Clipping/blending Necks & Front Ends

    I am not an expert when it comes to clipping cattle, but after a few years of trial and error I have gotten acceptable at clipping most of the calf. My weakest area is clipping and blending necks and front shoulders and was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks to make this job easier...
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