Recent content by CVHFarmsLLC

Thanks. It’s our first time feeding out so I’m trying to take a cautious and somewhat informed approach to it.

Do I really want something that is basically worthless filling them up on a finishing ration? Seems counterintuitive to me unless I am missing something.

Our local SE Texas feed supplier mills their own feedlot ration and adds peanut hull pellets for fiber source. Our 700lb feeder calves have access to a small pasture and will have access to hay. I was thinking about cutting out the peanut hull pellets from the mix since our feeder cows have...

We are planning to hold back a few of our weaned steers to butcher for the extended family this year. It will be our first time to do this. Unfortunately, we do not live full time at our ranch which makes logistics a nightmare for doing anything beyond commercial cow/calf operation. Once I...

Hey everyone, I am a long time lurker and have been referencing the forums for several years. Finally decided to join the party. My wife and I have been working along side her family's small cow calf operation in SE Texas for well over a decade. As her parents have gotten older, we found...