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This may have been asked already, but who do you use for carrier (DIRTY) cows? I have a variety of genetics and colors in my herd, so I'm not focusing on any one breed or color of bull. I'm looking for bulls with Angus, Maine Anjou, Chianina, Simmental, Charolais, and/or Shorthorn breeding in...

I know this has been asked over and over, so please forgive me, but I need some advice. I've spent a couple of weeks trying to decide on what to AI some heifers to, and I'm really stumped. It seems like some people have had  good luck with certain bulls as easy calvers, and others have had...

My family purchased three registered Chi heifers and three registered Maine Anjou heifers in September and October. These are all March and April 2014 babies that will be shown this coming year and then used to improve the cow herd (actually...help to start a registered herd. Our three kids have...

You know what ticks me off? Buying a club calf that is promoted as being registered Maintainer, low percentage Chi (or whatever) but then having trouble getting the registration papers after the sale (regardless of if it was private treaty, online, phone bid-off, or whatever)! I realize that...

How do you use these? Do you leave them in the show cattle pen year round? Do you take them to shows? I'm using them right now because I have brought in some show heifers that were raised somewhere, purchased and shipped, and then I bought them and they were shipped again. Plus, the weather is...

I know exactly nothing about generators but I am looking to buy one anyway. I don't want one that is too big and too heavy  but I need one that will run the things that I will need at a show. what size do you recommend? 120 volts? 240 volts? How many watts? We typically travel with 3 to 6 head...

Just curious...IF you feed a supplement for hair growth... #1-What is it? (Which one do you think works the best?) #2-Is there a need to feed it during the colder winter months, or do you only feed it when it starts to get warmer? I know that some of them work by lowering body temperature and...

What exactly does this supplement do for heifers? Is it worth the price? Do many heifer folks feed this? Thanks.

We are stumped. We have a new male blue heeler/Australian shepherd pup. He's very cute and super sweet, but nothing seems quite right. What are your ideas for his name?

I used to live in another state, so I really have no idea...does Missouri have a Beef Expo? Is it at the State Fairgrounds? When is it typically?

For those of you who do not have a wash rack inside your barn, how do you handle washing and rinsing in the colder fall and winter months? How often do you wash or rinse if your only option is to do so outside? Do you skip washing/rinsing if the temperature falls below a certain number?

I've been blown away by many of the final selling prices in the online sales this Fall. BUT, I just figured that other folks had more money than I do. That was until someone contacted me, asking me if I was interested in a heifer that I knew had supposedly just sold (for really cheap) two days...

I'm looking for places to stay while showing at the American Royal in Kansas City. I hope to find something that isn't real far away but also isn't really expensive. If you have any suggestions for me, please include hotel name and phone number if possible (or a general address). Thank you!

Do you prefer to feed mineral to your show steers and heifers as a top dress, or do you prefer to mix it into your custom ration? What mineral do you like to use?

It has been 20 years or so since I showed cattle. I don't have any idea what Dad paid someone to clip a calf before the show, or to fit the calf at the show. My kids are starting to show at more open shows (and bigger shows). I'm sure this varies with location and other variables (including if...

We have looked at Sullivan's upright roller style show boxes for a while now, but have never purchased one. I found someone who makes the same kind of show box out of wood. I'm thinking of having a wooden one custom made, but I don't know for sure what I want. We just use a basic chest style...

Can DMSO be used in market animals? If so, is there a withdrawal period?

I showed in the 80'a and 90's. Although I mostly showed heifers, I never saw a show where a judge didn't feel the steers for cover...until my kids started showing about 6 years ago. We live in Northeast MO. I've recently seen two shows in two weeks with two different judges who both got their...

Our County Fair is this coming week. The steers all get an ultrasound after weigh-in for a live carcass class. What is the best way to get the gel out of the hair afterwards? Some people pour baby powder on it and let it soak most of the day. Others use cornstarch. It seems like we still wash...

One of our steers suddenly has a group of warts above his eye. Of course this would happen now that show season is upon us. How do I get rid of them fast and how do I camouflage them best if I don't get rid of them? They are small, smooth, and round. Nothing that I can really get a hold of and...