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We mix our own ration using  cracked corn, 34% protein suplament , oats, cotton seed hulls, molasses .....    10% of the ration is oats, 15% of the ration is cotton seed hull pellets, if the calves,(steers and heifers) start to carry to much condition we add some beet pulp, and adjust the...

What would be the best comb and brush to use for winter grooming? Right now our 4-H calves have a small amount of dead hair. I do not need a shedding comb.I just have a small amount of dead hair to remove. I am thinking a plastic skip tooth scotch comb and a medium size rice roots brush. When it...

We run into this issue almost every year. In Iowa many good calves are born in the beginning of  March. People want them born before the mud starts. They also like calves born before field work starts  for corn planting. Our problem is many of  the quality calves are big right now. They need...

What fly spray has been successful for you? On  cows in pasture we use a straight undiluted pour on. I f we use anything that gets mixed with water the Iowa  rain and humidity will dilute it. What is a good fly spray for show calves? We use an undiluted  spray for the same reason. Has any one...

I am going to purchase a smaller clippers for our show calves. I have a Lister Star. It's ok but I would like something  smaller and more handy that makes less noise. What clippers do you like? I plan to pay around $150 but would a rebuilt one for $75 be a good value. Thanks for your suggestions. 

We have  a second calf, one half Simmental, one half Hereford heifer. She is sired by Built Right. She is a red white face that is a little nervous. She is feminine, clean fronted, and sound on her legs. She needs more spring of rib, a thicker top and shorter legs.My bull choices are--- for...

What is your favorite tractor between 50 to 100 hp. for doing cattle chores? Chores like moving big round bales, moving small loads of feed etc. Mine is an IH 706 gas. Cost a lot less than a JD . We had an Oliver and a White years ago. The Oliver was always broke down. The White didn't last...

I am considering buying three frozen embryos. This would be our the first time doing this. It's  a difficult decision. The time and money involved are a concern, on the other hand we could advance our pure bred genetics tremendously. If I would do this I would buy three reasonably priced frozen...

My son purchased a 5.5-6 frame Char. Maine- Angus -Hereford steer. Today he about 550 lbs. What is a good grower ration? How many lbs of this ration do we feed?  We do not want him too heavy at Weigh in Jan 1st. Our 4-H fair is the last week of July.  WE have shelled corn, oats, beet pulp...

I am planning on using the Simmental  bull WLE Uno Mas  X549. Our goals are good disposition and calving ease. We want to produce a good replacement female to sell. We will breed him to big volume large to medium frame Hereford cows. If you have used the bull what has been your results? 

We have tried to introduce some black Simmental into our herd. We like what the breed has to offer and they compliment the existing cattle we have very well. The issue we have run into is disposition. We have one that is a the most gentle cow in the heard.---but 50% of them are just plain...

What is the best Monopoly clone, or son, to use to sire calves with moderate birth weights, that are around 85 lbs or less? I am looking for a bull that has a good disposition and is black. I am going to use this bull on average type cows not extreme clubby type females. I am not a fan of MBA.

Our local co. fair is run by a great group of volunteers. The beef show has become a battle of the well to do. The families on a bugget do not have chance to place very high.  A lot of them have dropped out. At one time most of the the showman bought a calf for a little over market top and...

i was unable to get to the NWLS. What Polled Hereford bulls did you like? I am not asking about how they placed in class but what do you think will work for the farmer or rancher? I like bulls that are smooth in the shoulder and have pedigrees with good calving ease. When I go to a show if I see...

In your opinion, who had the best Polled Hereford at the NWLS --FOR THE FARMER OR RANCHER--- Not the best show bull or bull to sire club calves. What I am asking is a bull that works for the real world. A bull that is smooth in the shoulders, correct in leg, and skeletal structure, has a large...

We feed an economical ration mixed by a local feed mill. It is 46%corn, 16%oats 3% barley, 6% cotton seed hulls, 4%molasses, 17% of a locally manufactured 32%protein consentrate and some Bovateck. Last year this ration was $10 dollars per hundred cheaper than a complete show feed. My sons calves...

What is the best ration to feed recipient cows 90 days before being implanted?