Recent content by bigsteve

I have a large bottle of pour-on Ivomec that expired 12/18. Is there any reason I shouldn't use this?

We have a large plot that connects to our property that I am considering fencing in with electric. There is a vacant mobile home and several apple trees. This yard is full of the most lush, thick, green grass we have anywhere on the property. We have been spending hours every time we mow it...

Is there anything I can do?

I have a 2 year old bull that has recently developed what I would describe as severe nasal congestion. He can breath through his nose but it is very loud and apparently challenging for him. I have not seen any discharge. He will occasionally breath through his mouth, in which case he appears...

I want to deworm my cows. They all have a calf by their side. The calves are 3-4 months old. Is there any reason why I should not do this right now while the calves are nursing. Note: pour-on is all I can use, as I do not have a head gate or squeeze chute yet.

I like to use the big 200lb blue tubs of protein to help my cows with body score especially after having a calf and during winter. I have some calves that are a few weeks old, and some due any day. They are of course, into everything. Will it be bad for them to be into the protein tubs? They...

I need help. I have 2 heifers, one born August 28th and on born September 10th, 2016. I had a 1200lb Brangus bull in the same pasture with them until I sold him on January 17th, 2017. I've always been told by all the old timers around here that a bull won't bother a calf until 6 or 7 months...