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    Breeding Decisions for % Maine bull x SIMM/Angus cows for Replacements

    Looking for recommendations (preferably based on experience). Question: Who is the BEST PROVEN Percentage Maine Anjou bull (50% or less Maine), to use on SIMM/Angus cows to make good replacement females. (pop)
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    Duel Icon

    Can any of you please give calf reports on offspring from the bull Duel Icon?  Thanks!
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    McKinley, Maternal Gem, Stacked Deck, or Burwell?

    McKinley, Maternal Gem, Stacked Deck, or Burwell. Which of the Sojka bulls do you like best for using on Simm/Angus females for making replacement females?  Or none? (pop) CAB?
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    Ryan Went Complete Cow Herd Dispersal

    I read that Ryan Went is having a Complete Cow Herd Dispersal on CCI.Live.  On December 7th. Anyone know why he is "Dispersing" and what will be sold?
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    Carter Airhart Bull Sales

    How and when does Carter Airhart, in Texas, sell his bulls?  Thank you!  <cowboy>
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    A.I. Synchronization Protocol-Combined Natural Heats and Timed

    I am trying a little different A.I. synchronization protocol this year that combines both breeding A.I. off natural heats and synchronization using both visual standing heats and timed A.I. and using NO CIDR's. 1. Watch cows for visual heats for a minimum of 21 days.  A.I. breed normally, 12...
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    Genetics Color Question on Cattle

    I have a white “Hi-Ho Silver” yearly heifer, out of a black NLC Upgrade-SM x Angus, (half blood SIMM-AN)  cow. If I breed her to a Red Angus bull, what color calf will I get?
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    Timing For/Of New Born Calf - Colostrum Supplementation

    Last year I experienced a high number of unassisted new born calves that would get up and around and look fine, but not nurse and get colostrum early.  Lost calves! CALVING SITUATION/ISSUE AND QUESTION: You just went to the “calving barn/lot/field”.  You find  a perfect looking, healthy...
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    DJS The Outsider-Shorthorn Bull

    I heard that Jim Compton purchased all or part of the Shorthorn Bull, DJS The Outsider.  Congratulations to Jim!  Very nice bull!
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    Jake’s Proud Jazz and DS

    Most breeders know of the past popularity of Jake’s Proud Jazz-SH.  I have a couple of straws of Jake’s Proud Jazz left in my semen tank.  Considering using it on a nice Shorthorn Plus for a 2nd calf heifer.  I would want to retain a heifer calf if quality is good. I am aware of his DS Carrier...
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    Calvo Family Red Angus?

    Can anyone tell me much about Calvo Family Red Angus in the Sandhills of South Dakota?  I saw their Bull Sale advertised and am curious about their “Type” and cows and cow families.  Thanks!
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    Best Here I Am Son

    Working on breeding options for club calves.  I really like what I have seen in the clubby bull Here I Am.  However, I would like some more middle and depth in a slightly smaller frame package.  In your opinion... Who is the BEST Here I Am son that fits this scenario?
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    Best Lab for GEONOMIC TESTING?

    In your experiences... Where is the BEST business/lab for Geonomic, i.e. TH, PHA, DS, etc., testing for crossbred or unregistered cattle?  Service, turn around time, cost, accuracy?  Name and location. Business that I have been using “seems” very slow. Thanks!
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    Poll Qustion - Top 10 Best Current Club Calf Bulls

    It's cold, it's February, Denver is over, it's about calving time (albeit some people have long started) and it is time we are planning on what bulls to A.I. to this year, 2019.  So, with that in mind lets have a little fun.  Let's have a poll.  List your choice of THE TOP 10 BEST CURRENTLY...
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    Where have all the readers/posters gone?

    Just wondering “What has happened to this site”?  It seems very few cattlemen follow this forum or if they do, they do not start posts or comment.  This past weekend was the “Big Weekend” of the NWSS Display Bulls.  The NWSS is the largest cattle event of the year in this country.  Yet almost no...
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    NWSS Display Bull Reports and Thoughts

    Saturday, January 19, 2019 Today is the large outdoor Display of Bulls at the 2019 NWSS. How about everyone that was there (or received reports from fellow cattlemen), please give the rest of us that were unable to attend, your thoughts on the bulls that were displayed?  What was shown on...
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    W/C Loaded Up 1119Y Sons?

    I really like the Simmental bull W/C Loaded Up 1119Y.  However, the $100/unit semen price is somewhat prohibitive.  I have heard that he has numerous sons available. In your opinions, who is the best son of W/C Loaded Up 1119Y and why?  Thanks in advance!
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    SAC Conversation

    SAC CONVERSATION is a 2010 model bull and I am thinking that there should be a large number of progeny available. I heard that he is producing some very nice cattle.  He even has some sexed female semen available from Select Sires for $50/unit. My semen rep. told me that he is NOT a calving ease...
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    Just For Fun - Poll and Debate

    In your opinion... Who is the BEST Maternal producing bull of these three Breeds...Angus, Simmental, Maine Anjou & Shorthorn. Bull must be proven.  i.e. have milking daughters in production. You may use any "qualifiers" that you want...i.e.     "Best use for this bull is on shallow bodied cows...
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    Bush's Ridin In Style-Angus Bull

    Anyone have any/or seen any clalves (born in 2017) out of Bush's "Ridin In Style" Angus Bull?  He is a son of Style and out of Bush's Unbelievable's Dam. Is he considered an easy calver or heifer bull?  What is his EPD for CE? Thanks!
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