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Very Impressive offering!!

I'm not trying to prove anyone wrong--I don't hae that motivation.  When I buy cattle, I buy the ones I like and keep in mind what their bloodlines are.  When I breed our females, I try to pick bulls that are not only good to look at but also have the bloodlines to perform.  Most people in my...

I'll bet there have been clones shown at the ISF before--they just didn't win!!

I get the heebie-jeebies whenever I'm around PETA folks.    My skin crawls, I break out in a cold sweat, and have to hold myself back from wanting to get violent.  I know its irrational--they just can't think straight-- and I should feel sorry for them, but I just can't help it.    I don't like...

Thanks, Mark!!  Stop up and see us soon---Jacob and I need to talk!!  Ha, HA!!

Interesting editorial by the New York Times on Aug. 26th called "The Looking Glass Steer".  They did make a typo on Faber's name but overall a pretty balanced article for a major city newspaper.  I particularlly like their closing paragraph-- "And yet Doc has been useful.  A cloned steer...

Sorry---I meant Emmys!!!    Monday morning Iowegian Drain Bramage!!

We saw the part of the awards where they won the "Best Made for TV Movie".  She's apparently gotten over her problem with hugging people!! The movie actually won seven Grammys.  Two of them were presented for Art Direction, etc. earlier in the week and five last night.    Best Movie, Actress...

I appreciate all the interest in this thread.    Mark, you weren't even one of the people I was thinking about when I commented on recommending "Weston" as a bull although I do remember talking with you and Jacob about him.    Looking forward to seeing you guys again this fall  even though...

Thanks, Okotoks!!  I'm not sure if he was a great one or not, but I sure liked him and I'm glad he came through like he did!!

Thanks, AJ!!  As far as fat cells being deposited early on I guess I don't know anything about that.  This steer grew really well (720# at 205 days) so we actually tried to hold him back somewhat so he didn't get too heavy.

I don't know if they are still being used, but 20 years ago when we were showing horses all the show barns of the "big boys" had treadmills for their halter horses.  I've seen them used dozens of times in many different barns.

Thanks everyone!! SH--I said there were a few show steers in the group--I assumed this because some had obviously been clipped in the last few weeks. The  2nd place live animal was fed with "show steers" but I don't  believe there were any others in the Top 10 of the live show.  I'm not sure...

We entered a steer in the Midwest Steer Show this year for the first time.  This show has been held annually for 40+ years at the Mower County Fair in Austin, MN.  It is a "run 'em in the ring and sort 'em" show where animals are chased into the ring in pairs and two judges choose to send them...

I've been following this post the last few days and, other than the "atttude" that AJ continues to demonstrate even though several of us have asked him not to, I have enjoyed the overall discussion.  Aussie, I appreciate your input and hope we continue to get more of it.  I probably have been...

Neat story!!  Its great to hear what's right with the world once in awhile.    I agree the whole facet of the horse was pretty amazing!!!

JIT, I think this is an emergency!!   You better get up there right away and make sure they painted those lines in the right places.   We wouldn't want anyone confused about exactly where they are supposed to be.   I know you're busy and hate being around semi-nude women, but think of it as your...

The Iowa State Fair Board made an announcement at the Sale of Champions that no genetic material was being sold--only the meat.  This would eliminate any "punches", etc. being harvested after the sale.  They also read a statement that said no meat would be offered from the champion steer for...

It looks like we have some newbies posting on here who have a lot to learn about proper etiquette on an open forum.   Let's hold down the braggin a little and the personal attacks a lot.    Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on SP but no one is entitled to make personal attacks or pick...

I should probably clarify my last post.    I was referring to Champions at the State Fair Market Show.  Within our county we don't sell the animals---we only sell the ribbons!