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I recently read a newsletter that talked about one beef producer who uses duct tape to prevent frozen ears on newborn calves. He simply tapes the ears back against their head and neck to try to save them from the cold. This got me thinking: What other genius ideas do people use duct tape for on...

Thanks for all the information everyone! I am located in Utah.

I was wondering if anyone has every leased a bull for their operation? Is it a good option while bull prices are so high or is it pretty risky? Thoughts? I want to hear your experiences!

I am looking for some things to consider when buying land for a stocker/grower operation. I figured this is a consideration some beef producers are considering while the prices of cattle are relatively high. So, stocker operations, fill me in with some experiences you have had buying land that...

What experience have you had with calving and feeding multiple births? What are some tips and tricks? Are multiple births a good thing? Should I cull the cow that calved twins? Is there any new technology that is helping with this situation? Any advice would be helpful, thanks.

As fall season is fast approaching I have been thinking about hauling calves to the auction. I was wondering what you think are some important things to keep in mind in terms of preparation, cattle handling and stocking density? How do you prepare for shipment date? What things have helped you?