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    Rigging squeeze chute to trim feet

    I was wondeing if anyone had any suggestions on how to rig my squeeze chute up to trim cow's feet safely.
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    Barn fans

    I am wanting to install a couple fans to circulate air when I work my cows. I have my chute under a metal car port with one side solid and one side open. Any suggestions on outdoor fans to use? I am thinking of putting one near the chute and one blowing on the tub. Thanks for any help.
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    Boomless Sprayer

    I am looking at buying a 300 gallon boomless sprayer to apply nitrogen and chemicals to pasture. Any suggestions on brand? Pros and cons welcome. Thanks
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    Feeding baled corn stalks

    I baled some corn stalks this year for the first time. I don't have a grinder or vertical mixer. I was wondering if there was anything that I could topdress the stalks with when I put them out for the cows, thay would encourage them to eat them better. Thanks
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    Cow with stopped up teats

    I have a cow that calved 9 days ago. After about day 5 I noticed the calf laying near the fence every time I saw her. So I went out to check her. She seemed really skinny, so I got her and the mother in the holding pen. Put cow in squeeze to let heifer nurse and she kicked her down. I...
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    Abruzzi rye has weevils

    I just purchased some Wrens Abruzzi rye to plant and it has weevils. The vendor says the seed is treated. Do you think the seed will be ok to plant or do you think the weevils have been eating it?
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    stock trailer tire help

    I need to put a set of 4 tires on my 24' aluminum stock trailer. Has anyone had any experience with prometer tires? 235/85/16. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated
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    cow acting strange. any ideas?

    When I came home earlier today I noticed 1 cow laying down at the creek alone. This is usually a sign that something is happening. She shouldn't be due to calve until September but she has a clear diacharge coming from her vagina. She seem very lethargic? Could she be miscarrying? Can thw calf...
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    Cattle Sling

    Has anyone ever made their own cattle sling to lift a cow? If so, pictures or instructions on where to start would be great. Thanks in advance. :help:
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    cow down because headgate was too tight?

    I had a cattle farrier trim a few of my beef cows friday. When one of the cows came out of the headgate she went down on her front knees and has been down since. A couple of vets have told me it is spinal front a lack of oxygen because of the headgate being too tight. Another vet says could be a...
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