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I've got a bull calf that's looking real promising. I was looking at his mother this weekend and she's losing some weight. He's scheduled to be weaned in about 2 weeks. Should I go ahead and pen him up so the cow can put the weight back on? Many thanks! Bob

I've got two weanling Paints that need some guidance. I'm new to horses. To be honest, I'm a bit intimidated by them right now. I'd like to get a trainer to work with them for a month or so to lay the foundation, give them some manners etc. Anybody know someone in north TX? I'm close to...

I have two paint weanlings that I have kept penned for a couple of weeks to get them used to me. I'd like to turn them out in the pasture now. I was told that I need to lead them around the property before letting them out. I have 42 acres, so that's a pretty good hike times 2. Is this...

I'd like to put an automatic waterer in the middle of my pasture. I don't have electricity. Does anyone offer one that won't freeze up? Maybe a solar panel or something? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Bob

I'm putting up a small run-in using Horseman's Choice modular shelter system. The stalls have wood inserts for all 4 sides. Can I use pressure treated wood for this or are the chemicals in treated wood harmful? If that's not an acceptable material, what is the best choice? Many thanks!

We just got two paint weanlings. They are about 5 months old. The breeder has been feeding crimped oats, hay and a mineral block. Will this diet provide adequate nutrition for youngsters? Many thanks! Bob

I gave all of my cows a shot of Lutalyse Wednesday at 6:00 PM. When should I typically start seeing signs of heat? What are the most obvious signs that they are ready to breed? Many thanks! Bob

I'm planning to take my first shot at AI. I have been looking at a bull called MYTTY In Focus out of Florence, MT. Awesome numbers. Does anybody have any experience with this bull?AAA number is 13880818. Many thanks! Bob

Did anybody watch Robert Duval in Broken Trail on AMC? I thought it was great!

I have a 3 month old Angus bull calf that has learned how to get through 5 strand barb wire. I was thinking of running a length of 1/4 braid hot wire about 24" high on a solar charger to put an end to his wandering. Any suggestions? Many thanks!

I'm thinking of getting a few quality Brangus heifers / young cows in the next few months. Any Brangus breeders in North Texas out there?

I have a calf that was born 04/19. His dam doesn't appear to have much milk on her. I have another cow that should be calving soon. She has a huge udder. For whatever reason, the month old bull has started nursing off of the expectant cow. What's the best plan of attack to get him back on...

I've got more flies than I need this year. What are you guys / gals finding most effective in controlling the darn things? Thanks!

I have a very small group of Registered Angus. One of my cows just had a bull calf this week. That gives me three cows, one heifer, two weanling bulls and one baby bull. Obviously, I have more bulls than I need. What's the best way to sell / trade registered stock? Should I just sell / trade...

I noticed the udder on one of my cows is starting to fill up yesterday. This will be my first one. :lol: 'Bout how long until she calves now? Thanks!

I was planning on running the cows in the next week or so. I was just curious what you guys think is the most effective way to worm them. Many thanks! Bob

I just weighed one of my heifers at 1 year old. She weighed 724 lbs. Registered Angus, fed on hay, loose minerals and range cubes. Does that sound about right? Thanks, Bob

I have a very small herd of registered Black Angus. I just finished weaning two bull calves and need some advice on what I should do with them. Both of them are very nice calves. I plan to use AI on my cows after they have delivered their calves in the spring. Should I keep the bulls until a...

What is a fairly typical weaning weight for registered Black Angus bulls? Mine are around 275 days old. Many thanks!

I've got a Priefert CS-1 sweep system with SO-4 squeeze chute and Tru-Test scales on order. I've been looking at their palpation / AI chute, but can't really grasp what it does for you. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks, RGR