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    Black Grove and Friends Angus Female Sale

    Thanks Jacob!!! I hope we get to meet one day soon. We keep up with you guys by way of your Mom's posts. Good luck with your cattle in the upcoming Alabama Sale. We will have a couple of lots in the Tenn. River Sale in Nov. These are cattle we have in partnership with Jason Upchurch. Take a look...
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    Black Grove and Friends Angus Female Sale

    Black Grove and Friends will sell 60 plus lots of bred cows and heifers, 3n1s, pregnancies and open heifers on Oct. 31 (Sun.) at 1:30 PM. Black Grove is located in Newberry, SC and has been producing Reg. Black Angus Seedstock for over 40 years. Consignors are Monadnock Ranch(Marc and Kevin...
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    hump backed

    In my experience, most all hump-backed( roach back) females have experienced foot issues at some point. They develop this posture in an attempt to keep weight off of the injured foot/toe. This may or may not be the case with the two you purchased. Pedigree can point out likely candidates for...
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    Angus Heifer?

    Plenty of reputation breeders in you area. Before you get started in your venture, make sure you have adequate facilities, an experienced AI tech, possibly a semen tank and of course ,patience. Good luck!!!! ps I sent you a PM
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    Uses for old poultry houses

    We use them for hay storage and for working pens. Other suggestions have been growing shiitake mushrooms and drying burley tobacco(haven't tried either). Any good ideas out there that might help turn a buck and give motivation for maintenance. All ideas welcome!!!!!
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    Needed:Suggestions for feeding wheat straw

    When I spoke to the sales rep about actual data or to put me in touch with a customer, all he could say was "30 day unconditional guarantee and no one has ever asked for one". Anyways when the data comes in , we will consider our options . Till then we will look at all the "time-tested" methods...
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    Needed:Suggestions for feeding wheat straw

    For feeding dry cows what would you suggest besides 1# per head daily of CSM or SBM and free choice minerals? What about this? http://www.haymastersystems.com
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    Hay/Straw Injection

    Does anyone have any testimony or knowledge of this product or similar? http://www.haymastersystems.com The annhydrous ammonia method is cumbersome and slightly risky. This method uses blackstrap molasses and possibly urea. I thought urea had to be thoroughly mixed. Not sure if this will do...
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