Recent content by Irish_Milkmaid

Would appreciate opinions on this Red Angus bull. Strengths, weaknesses, etc. Thanks in advance, Irish Milkmaid

* Higher production produces more stress in any lactating animal, but properly managed, bigger udders shouldn't have to equal a greater risk for mastitis. IMO, although ca-ca happens at times no matter what... proper environment and management is not only ESSENTIAL to not only managing...

Reading the threads on Staph mastits got me to thinking about some of the other 'bad bugs' that can cause mastitis. Are there any cures (besides culling) for Pseudomonas or Strep? Irish Milkmaid

LOL Now I may still be a newbie, but even I know that a topknot with antennae does NOT a dairy cross make. ;-) Doc's guess was the closest.... This gal's sire was a registered Hereford, and her dam was a Beefmaster (now ya know where the those ears come from. <g>) She has been...

Boy, do I feel stupid. LOL Thankfully, I'm still a newbie... so maybe admitting to being impressed will be overlooked?? ;-) This is a pic of one of my girls. Coloration is somewhat similar to the Maines on the web site, but she doesn't have near the butt. My girl also doesn't have any...

. Thanks, Everyone. My Beefmaster/Hereford cross is confirmed bred to Bennett Total, so I'm very relieved to hear the overall positive reviews on him. :D T

Would like to hear opinions on this Angus bull. Thanks!

Arugh! I have two cows due to be in tomorrow, and the choices my AI guy gave me for Black Angus is Strategy and 'something that's about the same quality, but from another source'. Both of these cows are big, ole wide tanks, so a little bit of refinement shouldn't hurt 'em none if that's all he...

Speaking of Strategy, can anyone tell me something about what he throws? Good? Bad? Pukey??? T

Many thanks everyone for the kind words about Judy, my new momma. Judy's number was just about up, and I can assure you that little heifer literally just saved her big fat grass grown butt. :lol: First, a little introduction on me: I am a cattle breeder Newbie and this is my...

Just had to post some pics of what the stork brought me last night.... a purty little heifer calf! :-D Trisha

"There will also very likely be someone who "would suggest Murrey Grays". Not trying to cause a breed war here, but are there any good/proveable reasons NOT to suggest Murrey Greys? I sincerely would like to know of any negatives about this breed. T