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This occurs when more than one egg is present and is fertilized by more than one sperm- easy to have more than one daddy.  Okotoks, the term is superfetation I believe.

Sorry to hear about your calf. Without a necropsy, you will never know anything for sure.  It is your cow and you know her surroundings better than anyone, but the most logical answer from the info provided  has already been given- premature calf.  Your delivering vet would be the best source. ...

I agree.  The feelot veterinarian is quoted as saying he "feels" they may be different- which may be a misquote or may be his personal opinion.  But until there is supporting evidence opinions are just that... opinions.  It would sure make since that cattle stressed by being pushed in a feedlot...

Come on now...  If you have to ask, it means you don't know enough to be sticking foreign objects into the spinal column (central nervous system) of your prized animal- heck any animal with a spinal column. That's the best I can word it. 

Probably more acurately stated Do some bull's straws of semen work better?  As bull is one variable and packaging another.   Quick anwer- yes.  Its a numbers game. Longer answer- As you know, bulls vary in their semen quality/quantity- which is why we use measurements of testicle size (a part...

Yep, I know.  I feel ashamed, but I couldn't resist.  I really tried... guess I'm just weak.  AJ, as far as the niobrara jasper goes...  it is a little further north than he normally travels to get most of his materials, other than ordering exotic stuff.  However, if you were to supply him...

Apple Jacks, Are you sure your not from PETA? (almost said California, but remembered this goes national and don‘t want to offend anyone that bad)  Quote from AJ, " Let all the little fuzzy creatures of the world go free..., Free..., FREE I SAY! and have a happy, joyous, and NATURAL problem...

I haven't got the "pudding" yet to prove that Shorthorns crosses are one of the best kept secrets, but I'm working on it.  If you look around, especially Australia and even evidence on this site, a lot of Murray Grey cattle and Shorthorn based cattle have some of the best carcasses.  That is...

Just to clarify a little better- by "small population", I meant the number of Massive's calves born.  We have a moderate 200 head cow/calf operation and  I'm pretty close to operations of several other family members that have decent sized cow/calf operations as well- so I have a decent sized...

Measuring gestation lengths is a big selling point of the gelbvieh breed.  If someone is serious about making productive/efficient cattle- it sure makes sense to have the most information as possible- whole reason I'm here.  There are plenty of horror stories floating around about every breed...

Yes Sir, I don't think there is anything better than a fattened, fuzzy roan shorthorn calf.  I didn‘t grow up with them, but I really like them.  However, due to our markets and trying to keep a uniform calf crop- I’m ultimately shooting for an Angus/Shorthorn crossed cow to keep them black. ...

I appreciate your opinon.  I thought they would have more bone, and I will continue to work on that.  I am trying to add some appeal, but we will likely remain in the feedlot supplying business.  And a couple neighbors purchase a few heifers.  Thanks

Again, I am an outsider with no dog in the hunt- so as far as I care- use them, don't use them.  Don't really care.  I have only started paying attention to the show ring animals to add a little flare to my herd.     With no disrespect intended to anyone, it totally cracks me up that a portion...

This is the same bull in the first two pictures- these pictures did not post for some reason.  

The purpose of this post- I am trying to improve my judging skills so that I can improve my family‘s “commercial” herd phenotypically.  I am hoping to get some quality critical opinions here.   So to improve my culling skills, I would appreciate you listing what you see as the good (if any) and...

I got to thinking I haven't made enough enemies lately, so thought I would chime in.  :) I have never shown, and I don't have any firm beliefs against cloning.  I think that if a superior animal (not just phenotype, but also possibly resistance to disease or meat quality) is created cloning...