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What is the best thing to use to clear up foot rot?

Does any one know of any message boards devoted to dairy cattle?

What about draxxin? Have you had good luck with it or bad luck? I'm interested in treating 400#-800# stockers. Does it work on smaller or bigger calves the best? What does it cost?

I am looking to formulate a ration to feed on dormant bluestem in the wintertime. There is alot of volume of grass but the protien is low. The ration needs to be built around ground cotton burs and whole cottonseed. What other ingredients are needed and in what proportion? Does anyone have a...

Generally speaking, if a person was buying stockers with the intention of selling to a feedyard later, what instructions should he give the order buyer? In the 400 to 500 lb. range,what would be the best choice to buy? Can some one give me an exact description? Breed, color, age,origin, etc.Thanks!

The previous post topic should read mediun & large.

Can any one tell me what the definition or specifications for the term medium and large #1 heifers (or steers) is? When I read the market reports, I see the term used. I know #1's are better quality than #2's, but what words describe a #1 vs. a #2? Thanks![/u]