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<blockquote data-quote="ClinchValley86" data-source="post: 1837387" data-attributes="member: 38595"><p>The cows thatre having trouble maintaining acceptable condition would go on my cull list.</p><p></p><p>For me, I prefer my cows smooth with fat. Not obese, but no visible bones. I've got a couple right now that are going on my cull list.</p><p></p><p>I try to be sure my animals always have hay available of they're out of pasture. Not to the point they're wasting it, but I want their left side (rumem), in front of the hooks, to be full all winter. That's pretty much what I watch. If the lumen is full and they're seemingly losing condition, that tells me the hay isn't adequate and I will supplement some protein, usually with a protein tub because they're easy. Your cubes just need to be increased sounds like... maybe. Are any other animals losing condition at a high rate?</p><p></p><p>I've got 25 pairs, 3 yearling heifers, and a bull in the main herd right now and they're eating 2.5 4x5 rolls, estimated at 700 pounds, during this wintery weather. They've not touched the tubs in a week now. So the hay must be taking care of them. They might even be gaining condition.</p><p></p><p>If 90% of your herd looks acceptable, I'd cull the poor doers. Or at least put them on a 1st offender list and don't put up with a 2nd.</p><p></p><p>I worm on an as needed basis, and only that particular animal. If they need it again after that. They'll go on my cull list unless it's due to my management. I don't ever worm them all personally. It's hard on the soil and I feel like probably gets rid of beneficial stuff in their gut as well. That thought could be way out in left field though. </p><p></p><p>Sounds like you know what you're doing. You just need to cull a few in my opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ClinchValley86, post: 1837387, member: 38595"] The cows thatre having trouble maintaining acceptable condition would go on my cull list. For me, I prefer my cows smooth with fat. Not obese, but no visible bones. I've got a couple right now that are going on my cull list. I try to be sure my animals always have hay available of they're out of pasture. Not to the point they're wasting it, but I want their left side (rumem), in front of the hooks, to be full all winter. That's pretty much what I watch. If the lumen is full and they're seemingly losing condition, that tells me the hay isn't adequate and I will supplement some protein, usually with a protein tub because they're easy. Your cubes just need to be increased sounds like... maybe. Are any other animals losing condition at a high rate? I've got 25 pairs, 3 yearling heifers, and a bull in the main herd right now and they're eating 2.5 4x5 rolls, estimated at 700 pounds, during this wintery weather. They've not touched the tubs in a week now. So the hay must be taking care of them. They might even be gaining condition. If 90% of your herd looks acceptable, I'd cull the poor doers. Or at least put them on a 1st offender list and don't put up with a 2nd. I worm on an as needed basis, and only that particular animal. If they need it again after that. They'll go on my cull list unless it's due to my management. I don't ever worm them all personally. It's hard on the soil and I feel like probably gets rid of beneficial stuff in their gut as well. That thought could be way out in left field though. Sounds like you know what you're doing. You just need to cull a few in my opinion. [/QUOTE]
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