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    ** Do not need to ship calf anymore* TX-CA

    We have brought in many steers from all parts of Texas and Oklahoma to California. Working with breeders, they get the cattle ready for the trip.  We have never had a problem. I agree with all the ideas offered on finding a ride for you calf.  I would add, there are many breeders from Texas and...
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    Quotes your vet just loves to hear:

    My friends, sister cousin's aunt who is realated to what's his name that knows the vet assistant a the small animal clinic once said to a feed a handful of baking soda with dash of tooth paste mix in a fair amount of laundry soap or it could have been dish soap along with super size cup of oil...
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    Cattle Shows In Arizona ???

    exhibitorslink.com will have all the info on the SAILA circuit.
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    hock spot

    This time of year, I would make sure its not biting or sucking lice. 
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    Animal Health

    Compare your personal vaccination record and the ones in a typical US herd.  I love to show how our personal doctors still use  paper trail and files.  I have more than 30,000 all on an computerized animal health program corresponding to an eid.  Our animals have better mantained records than my...
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    Blogs

    austincattle.blogspot.com
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    Funniest or Embarrassing Moments? Post them here!

    At a show I couldn't find my daughter to start washing her steer.  So I grabbed him and walked him to the wash rack.  My daughter walks up as I'm about to start and ask me what I was doing.  Of course I responded what did it looked like?  She then said, Dad that is not my steer.  I grabbed the...
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    Odor Conrol at Small Facility

    Pour a bag of cat litter when putting in new shavings.  It works the same as in litter box.  Dollar store or walmart cheapest.
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    Ear Tags??

    Check with Alflex rep, should have free printing on tags till end of the year if you order 100.  Besides number, I had name and cell number lazered on the front should one of them get out.
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    Grooming video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCyJ0mKCiUU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f51j5CWUn4&list=LLfTCxUtAmmoC5oRnJMmX03Q&index=6&feature=plpp_video You can watch these on youtube till you can find some.  Sullivansupply.com and see if their videos suit you.
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    prices not in ads.. really torques me off

    Can we add a "Like" button. Very well said GoneWest.
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    prices not in ads.. really torques me off

    I agree with your dislike. But it also torques me the people that inquire for no reason what so ever.  Never having an intention of buying.  I also dislike when people will try to shop around and play 2 sellers against one another.  Some people like doing business on a personal level.  They...
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    hair supplement

    My experience and this is only what we have used.  If not on here, just means I haven't tried it yet. 1. Meletonin Implants 2. Grow & Shine (melotonin liquid) 3. Epic 4. Shag I am using Purinas Champion Drive as a supplement for digestion and vit and minerals at the moment. I haven't started any...
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    Those that have Troubador calves

    How are his calves birth weights??  Any pics?
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    Cows do the darnedest things...

    You should come up with some interesting names for the calf from this experience.  I would call it "Trench".
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    Whats the general rule?

    2.5% as a feeder and closer to 3% as fat.  Usually averages 2.75% through out.
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    This is what it is all about

    I love your story.  I love your story.  Keep pictures so you can show him when he has his first child at his age. 
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    Help!! Newbies here!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCyJ0mKCiUU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f51j5CWUn4&feature=related I hope this helps.  I know how you feel and miss it.  This is my daughters last years.  Feels like just yesterday I was in your shoes asking same thing.  Relax and have fun is best advice I...
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    Steer off feed ... Any tricks??

    Finishing ration raises internal core body temperature up.  Do all the above to cool animal down.  Feed smaller portions more times a day.  Try feeding him at night when his body temperature is at its lowest.
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