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Does anyone know of any Gelbvieh breeders that work along the lines of what Tim Ohlde does with his cattle. I am looking to get more fleshing ability, moderation, and thickness. Any suggestions on AI sires for this?

I am looking to get about 3.5#/day gain on some Gelbvieh and Balancer bull calves. We currently use a pelleted ration that run 14% protein and seem to get along alright on. We feel 1% of body weight per head per day. What is everyone else feeding growing bulls and what is your targeted ROG? Are...

Has any one used "Junior"? If so opinions please... http://origenbeef.org/store/product_inf ... e245f6563f

What is everyones protocall for line breeding? What is too close to breed? Will you breed daddy to daughter? Sister to brother? How close will you go?

Ok, Everyone knows what bulls they like to AI and why. Lets hear angus bull you would use on a set of Gelbvieh or Balancer cows. Your wanting to add thickness and flesching ability. Keep and moderate frame for replacements and the bulls or steers must grow. On the same note I know some know...

I have an 89 f 250 that we had to replace the clutch in. Had a couple guys from town do it and they got it all switched out with out and trouble. The problem now is that we have no pedal. You push it to the floor and it does not come back, which also means it wont go into gear. We tried to bleed...

Does any one still use planks to build working pens? I am starting to work on a new set of pens and am considering using wood instead of steel. What are the recomendations for building a good solid wooden set of pens.

About how long can be figured for cattle to graze corn stalks, when the stocking rate is about 2 acres per head? There is also about 15 acres that is waterways with good grass as well.Also how can you tell when the cattle should be moved from the stalks, other than be body conditon

We have access to grazing some corn stalks and waterways on the neighbors place, only problem is that one side is not fenceed. I am considering putting up a high tensile electric fence. I do have a few questions though. - how far apart on the posts? - how many wires should we put? - if i use...

We had a set of heifers set up to AI this weekend, and for some reason, only two came into heat. Tomorrow will be the 5th day after the shot was given. What is the best thing to do with the ones that did not cycle? They are all in good condition and had been cycling before. We used the MGA/...

Has any one used the Gelbvieh bull Weaver Lester? Just curous on results. Thanks Jeff

Were looking at buying a new chute, what does everyone have? Do you like it, PROS CONS? It will primarily be used to work both cows and calves, with some AI work. Open to suggestions let me know what you like and what you dont. Not looking for a hydraulic. Thanks Jeff

Anyone who raises longhorns, what age do you breed your heifers and how old do you start using your bulls?

What is everyone using to doctor light weight calves with snotty noses? What kinda results are you having?

Any opinions on a hesston 560 round baler? Looking at one that is local and priced right. Any specifics to look for on them? Any info is appreciated. thanks

I am looking at buying some fescue hay that was tested and had a CP of 7%. Just curious as to what others think about that. What do you guys get for CP % on your fescue hay and do you have to supplement protein with it?

i grind my own feed to grow my yealing bulls on. I am currently looking using a mix of corn, alfalfa, soybean meal, and some minerals. On top of this ration I feed free choice grass hay. I came upon a deal this fall with a guy who had some alfalfa hay that had gotten wet but is still not bad at...

Are there any of you who have jobs, other than raising cattle that are self employment and ag realated? If so please expand on this. We are looking at different opportunities for a school project and would like some insite on a few different ideas. Thanks Jeff

I bought a semen tank recently and it has some older gelbvieh semen in it. I have looked up all the bulls and found epds, and pedigrees on them but looking for first hand experiences. the bulls that we in the tank were floto 2, preminition, kcf mainstream, ellisoon, and ambush. There was also...

has anyone here made a homemade flatbed for a farm truck. Im looking at making a bed for our 76 chevy 4x4. If anyone has any ideas or pictures please comment. Thanks Jeff