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It'll soon be semen ordering time and this crowd knows Shorthorns pretty well. Scenario: I have a handful of too-big high percentage Maine cows that I'd like to mate for potential replacement females. I've been using smaller framed, easy calving Angus bulls on these but my customers are...

I never thought I'd see the day, but so far this Facebook marketing thing is kind of fun. Talk about a brave new world.... Here are couple Mercedes Benz heifers I've had fun working with the last few weeks. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mid-State-Maines/367870663280098 Thanks to all who...

Today is mainesinpa's 53rd Birthday! Much love and Happy Birthday. :)

Mid-State Tuscarora (AMAA #400034). CMAC Tyson x NBH Polled Energizer. This guy is a super sound, moderate, problem-free bull. Reserve Champion bull at 2010 PA Farm Show as a calf Ten of his first 15 calves were from heifers. All births were unassisted. Calves are very uniform. Located in...

We haven't had a bunch of them here, but CMAC Tyson has been one of the most consistent sires I've used over the years. Here's a February 3/4 Maine calf we'll be showing this fall out of a OCC Legend cow. Wish I had a better profile picture, but haven't been able to get my finger on the trigger...

Were aiming for a blue roan - and got one.  ::) Can we send her back for a new paint job?

This is a steer planet recycle originally purchased from Hangonsloopy in Ohio. He's now two yeas old and slightly used but still moderate, sound and very gentle. Photos are of his first calf (weighed 79 pounds) at 1 day of age. Asking $1500. Good, fault-free bull.

Please wish Maines in Pa a happy 50th birthday. Happy Birthday!  <cowboy> (clapping)

My daughter decided she wants to shoot for a blue roan out of her PB Maine BK Power Plus cow. Cow is about a frame 6, correct, and reasonably deep. She has worked well with Ali in the past. Birthweight has not been an issue on this cow's first 5 calves - all <80 pounds and unassisted. Looking...

The Pennsylvania Center for Beef Excellence (http://www.beefexcellence.com/) is one of my wife's clients. She consented to adding a link to The Planet.  Lots of good beef-related info here. Bob

Here's a cool Premium Blend x BK Power Plus steer (PB papers available) consigned to the KILE club calf sale on October 3 in Harrisburg, PA. Look us up under Mid-State Maines. Watch for more pictures to come.

Isn't it fun discovering what's underneath all the fluff? Just wish I was a better clipper!

I realize and appreciate the plethora of experience here, and I'd like to tap a little of it. Situation Cow that freshened about 10 days ago was diagnosed with listeriosis this evening. I'm going to put her down in the morning. Still trying to decide what to do with the calf. Possibility #1. ...

Couple 2009 babies enjoying the sunshine. The first is a my daughter's first bred and owned heifer (3/4 Maine).  Hard Core x Fear This son. Second is a WMW x BK Power Plus steer.  Our first clubby bred calf ever.  He's kind of fun to look at.

I'm  am in the throes of teaching a meat animal growth and development course to about 125 college animal science majors. These students don't know it, but they owe a debt of gratitude to a couple of folks on this board for unwittingly providing some great class material.  Specifically, the...

How soon after an early term abortiion should I expect a heifer to start cycling?  She was 60 days along about October1 when she slipped her calf.  Thanks for any experienced wisdom.

Coming 2-year old SimAngus Meyer son x Skyway Hills Rose Angus donor. Frame 5.4 thick little rascal that scanned a 16.9 ribeye.  Would like to move him ASAP and the price is right.  PA bull test graduate located in central Pennsylvania.

KILE entries are due by 8/31.  About 1000 head of cattle with many breed shows and sales.  Club calf and heifer sale Saturday 10/4/08.  This is a premier Northeast show in a great facility.  Info and on-line entries at www.keystoneinternational.state.pa.us

My daughter's little 4-H friend wants to breed her big red Maine cow to a red bull.  Any suggestions on readily available mid-to high-percentage semen? Bull needs to be a downsizer if possible.  Thanks!

Just a note to plug the KILE show in Harrisburg during the first week of October.  This has really grown into a fantastic show in a great facility.  About 1000 head of beef cattle last year and no gate fees.  It's also home to the Jr. Eastern Regional Maine show, but there's been precious little...