Recent content by buckmaster33

Oh, I think I wonder about that on every calf I spray...esp when I watch the cow lick it off right after I do it. But, I think it's one of those psychological feel good preventive things we just do because its suppose to help?! Oh, well...iodine is one of the few remaining things that is cheap...

No....because I want the goat!! I have enough cars and trucks.

I've never disinfected the tagger persay, other than keeping it clean, and have never had a single issue... but since I'm carrying the iodine with me anyway to spray the navel...pretty sure it's not going to hurt anything by spraying a little on the punch.

WISCONSIN.......where we dont have a senate recount(although I have to hear about it everyday?!), a shady governor, or a real baseball team! I know there is at least one more Wisconsonite on here...SR, where are you...?!?!

That's funny! Like to see somebody try that. Nobody smart enough to use CT and the internet is clueless enough to use that cross...are they?? :lol:

Freezing Colostrum Having a good quantity of frozen colostrum on for emergency situations should be evaluated before calving season begins. The problem is: how do you obtain this colostrum? Many producers obtain colostrum from another farm, but producer should be aware that of the risk of...

First, the afterbirth is fine. It's normal for a cow to take 2-3 days to fully clean themselves. Being you have bedding, a windbreak and a dry place to calve I wouldnt worry about the temp in the 20's too much. Momma will take care of him/her just fine. The main thing is that the calf is able...

I've always done it by myself when they're a day old. Of course, my cattle allow me to make this a one person job, I'm in contact with them almost everyday and disposition is a priority in my herd. I do band, but have never had any issues doing it. Just have to make sure you get them both and he...

This may have been mentioned in "skinny cow" thread, but cant remember....is your hay of decent quality and protein levels?? If so, simply go with a corn and salt/mineral mix. Spending unnecessary money on lime(could be wrong, but think it only serves as a limiter?) molasses has no nutritional...

If you're in the mood to transport it....I have a couple feet of snow on the ground you are more than welcome to have for absolutely no charge!? I'll even throw in a six pack of your favorite lager and a freshly cut 16 oz prime rib if you're in the mood to stay for dinner.

Just to clarify all the banking items...(I am a banker full time off the farm)...my apologies, dont hate me! :cboy: But dad, was a smart man and made me get a college degree even though I loved to farm! Although, not sure why I chose finance. Banks can and will put a hold on large checks being...

Hey everyone....now we all can get a t-shirt! And only $15. Wear it proudly. http://gunowners.org/merchrosiet.htm

Dont know who you are....but, way to Rock and Fire! Think I'll have a cold Leinenkugels to celebrate the occassion. :cowboy:

The pristine waters of Northern Wisconsin would have no mercury...the WI DNR tells me so! 8)

Weird...my brother and I were just having this same conversation over Christmas dinner. We discussed in great detail on how we could improve our ratio(which probably isnt bad, but a little high, nonetheless), as the New Year is always a good time for "New Beginnings" and we're expecting our...