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Thanks for the info. Actually this was prior to our using a new mineral that has been doing us really good. We've had few problems with the cows since then. I really appreciate your comment though. You are right. We are in a seriously deficit area for selenium (and copper). We have to...

A neighbor of ours had the same problem. It wasn't long before he realized he didn't want it. You can't compare cows' production, you can't sell for as much (too small of groups), and you really can't tell the fertility of the cows--all bad. For the sake of your finances, I would have all the...

I did that with a cow that I purchased. She was 3-6 weeks--years ago so don't recall, but short term pregnant. She didn't breed AI that year or the next. The following year, after calving, she had a stuck placenta, and I took her to the vet. Someone there thought it good to pull on the...

Mine don't stay. I have kept the cows at the home pasture for the first month for several years. There are no trees. By April breeding here in CA, most of my cows are pretty slick haired, and I don't need to shave them. If they are really dirty, I do scrub the dirt off, but most are not...

I'm not sure if you resolved your problem, but you might try this if not: http://www.flashcardexchange.com/cards/major-causes-of-bovine-abortion-2356515

I would go to a ranch within a hundred or so miles from you that has cattle you like and a ranch that is accepted by folks around you (such that people purchase bulls from them)--usually they are fair and will treat you right I would purchase as many older cows as I could. Usually they have a...

I don't recall who did say it, but definitely it was said to me. It may have been my neighbor who seems to always try and do innovative things. Whoever it was that said it, said it worked great. I would imagine they might have to be done in two steps over a month or so period of time.

Our neighbor had some cattle stolen. We're considering it too. But here, we have to have a hot brand. So I want to do both. I'm going to get an electric hot brander. Where do you get the freeze branding numbers? Someone said to do one then the other over the top. I can't recall which it...

I guess, when you have extreme talent, good looks isn't as important. I think I did forget to mention that he has very high HP too.

Years ago, I was drawing blood to test for heat cycles. I used the same needle and syringe, and I kept getting the same results. hmmmm NEVER USE A USED NEEDLE OR SYRINGE. I love Biopryn. Once you learn how to get the blood, you get results back quick, and we had our cows tested to see...

I think they grow really well. They also test out on carcass really well. http://www.rishelangus.com/salebooks/03 ... page2.html I realize he isn't as pretty as some, and I've heard his sons are often not the prettiest either, but if you want growth, carcass, IMF and RE along with good...

Oh, I knew it was older. I did not know he had been banned. Sorry.

Curious what the bull's name is??? Do you like his calves?

I just started using the Z tags, and frankly, I won't use anything else if they continue to work like they are now. I am seriously impressed with how good they stay in. It took us a few times to figure out how to insert them without a struggle, and the ear hole looks huge, but they are...

Have you tried this website? http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/AS/AS_575_W.pdf It should help you make the right decision on what you need to do.