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I need to replace an older Bextra feeder.  I worked well, but did not stand up to being moved with the bale spike.  Anyone have input on the Go Bob hay saver bale feeders? http://gobobpipe.com/goBobOrangeOxHayConserverBaleFeeder.htm#hayConserversBaleFeeder

Would either Jimmy the Greek or Paddy O'Malley work on Ohlde bred PB Angus cows to produce decent steers or heifers? Is one better than the other? Neither recommended?

I am ready to bring the herd into the 21st century with a farm website, any advice on who can design and host? Costs? Thanks.

Two straws of Dameron First Class will trade up/down for other bulls Two straws of Dameron First Class wanted. AAA# 16175085 http://www.dameronangus.com/sires.html I have the following bulls available for trade up/down: EXAR Lutton 1831 Plainview Lutton E102 "Lut" EXAR Pit Boss Leachman...

an honest cattleman anymore?  I am beginning to lose my faith.

I am not a pig guy, but I have been neighbors of this family for 30 years.  I do know that most of their on-line sales have been under the money.  Doug raises some of the most competitive pigs around and if you are in the market, here is a great place to get some value.  You really will get...

Iowa State University installs the mammoth score board.  FYI, I am more secure with my limitations.  This will only make getting beat up by OK, TX, MO and KS schools just more defined.    http://www.kcci.com/video/28400969/detail.html...

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If my wife really loved me she would bring me these things for Christmas 12 Pregnant Recipts 11 Bidders Bidding 10 Calves a Leading 9 Ranch Hands Helping 8 Cows a Milking 7 Eggs a Hatching 6 Blowers Blowing 5 Donor Cows 4 Co-op Herds 3 Show Sticks 2 Final Drives and a Steer in the Winner's...

Caution - Good natured ribbing ahead. My visit to the Iowa State Fair on Saturday did not include a visit to the Governor's Charity Steer show because there was no room left in the pavilion.  Tonight I saw Mr. jbh on IPTV  judging the Governor's Charity Steer show.  They said it took him an...

A clean full brother to Silveira's Style, Silveira's Trubador 8551, and “El Capitan sells as Lot 38 in the Hawkeye Country Angus Sale Sunday June 6, in Bloomfield IA. http://edjesales.com/conover/hawkeye/Hawk10_lowres.pdf

How would you 'horn guys value this semen package?  I was wondering if its even useful? DL Deer Park Leader, 1 unit CF Trump, 1 unit Deer Park Leader 13, 5 units Deer Park Improver 57th, 2 units Red Rider 844, 2 units Radio Active, 8 units Big N Rich, 8 units CC Cujo, 3 units MFS Equity, 3...

I was wondering if BEB Juneau is 1st calf Angus heifer acceptable.  I am thinking of using him on OCC Legend and OCC Just Right heifers with interim EPDs  for the Legend @ CED 11.5  BW 1.0 and the Just Right @ CED  9.5 BW 1.0  The maternal sires are VRD x 6807 x Precision.  Just Right seems to...

I am looking a buying a new  bale feeder to cut down on waste.  As much as I want a Hay Mizer it would break the bank right now.  I have been told the cone type bale feeders work well, but don't hold up.  The Bextra has been recommended to me and I am a bit leery. I do like the price of the...

I am simply amazed by the difference in sale catalogs.  I received the Dream Girls catalog the other day (Thanks Kevin Mears) and I was so impressed that I had to show my wife.  Even she thought it was a little over the top but was equally impressed.  I very much enjoy looking over all the...

Has anyone seen or know anything about Eldon Kreb's new Express bull, EXAR Totally Tuned?  I will probably buy some semen on him unless I am advised otherwise. http://www.whitestonekrebs.com/herdsires/exartotallytuned.htm

I couldn't find a good answer in the archive so here is the question to the group.  How much does it cost to flush a cow?  I am trying to make a budget and I already know the semen, recips,  boarding costs.  What is the cost of the flush and then to transfer or freeze each embryo.  Thanks, GS.