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If I am vaccinating with Virashield (Killed Virus) About a month before breeding I need to booster in about 4 weeks so is it ok that I may be AI or turning out with a bull within days of the booster? Also Once the cows have the initial and the booster in 4 weeks this is a once a year vaccine...

Hi Guys, Been awhile. Glad to be back. Had a heifer have a bull calf sometime between midnight and 7 AM this morning. At 7 AM, when I found him, he was up and trying to nurse every cow in the pasture. Most kicked him away but one cow gave him a little...His own mama never acted like she...

I know this topic has been discussed alot but what I can find is general recommendations and not area specific. Im in College Station on the Navasota River Bottom and I know there are a few of you on here that are fairly close to me. I vaccinate my calves with Covexin 8 and ht em again at...

Had a calf about 8 this morning and mama had it in some brush where he was kind of wedged in. Possibly expended all his energy getting unstuck but somehow got out of there moved a few feet and has been down since. Alert, moves head around even tries to stand but can't. Almost certain he hasn't...

What do you guys feed your heifers after weaning? How about heifers 60 days prior to calving and thro calving? I am feeding a 13% Feedlot mix from Producers CoOp in Bryan. 5 Pounds a day and unlimited hay to my heifers as they are about 30 days from calving and aren't looking great. They don't...

So I helped my neighbor look for a cow for the last two days that has died due to calving complications because we could not locate her to assist. This got me to thinking. Is anybody fitting their cattle with GPS or microchips like they do on pets these days? Or something similar to what...

I have some heifer calves, bull calves I castrated and one bull calf I am keeping intact to sell as a yearling Beefmaster bull. My question is when do I need to pull that bull calf off and put him in a pen and feed him so he doesn't try to breed the heifer calves? He is 6 months now the heifers...

Does anyone know of any upcoming Beefmaster sales on my side of Texas? I missed the Emmons Ranch sale in Fairfield. Anybody go to that one?

I asked a similar question a year ago but Im curious how your thoughts have changed with the market. I have been building my cow/calf operation this last year because I still fell thats the best way to take advantage of the market currently plus its what works best for me. My Dad (who is not a...

Came across some Simmental/Jersey cross 4 year old cows with 6 week old angus sired calves at their side for $2300 a pair.....Has anyone ever heard of this cross?

I am trying to buy a few cows right now but these prices are insane. I am shopping around locally from traders as well as going to Navasota and Bryan sale barns. Old half dead open cows are nearly a dollar a pound. Im trying to buy a couple more heavy breds but the price keeps inching up and Im...

I have bought three cows this last week and looking for about three more. Been going to sale and watching prices but still a little intimidated to bid there. I am happy with what I found to buy private treaty but its not easy to find. My question is what would a guy in my area, College Station...

I've gotten tons of great advice on this board including some that led to the purchase of a great bull we really like so ill throw out this and see what opinions I get.... Im in South East Texas and going to be putting a polled Hereford bull on Santa Gertrudis and Gert cross cows. I have three...

Hi Guys Im finally ready to buy a half dozen or so Heifers to put in to my operation. There are a lot of options out there so Ill ask opinions here....I have a real nice Polled Hereford bull that Caustic turned me on to, what would y'all be looking for breed wise for heifers. I want to keep...

Hi All, Hope your summer is treating you well, its hot as heck here in Texas. I am wondering about mineral. With all the choices out there I wanted to get some advice on what mineral to feed my pairs this summer? I often pasture horses with my cattle so it has to be horse safe as well. Any...

I know this topic has probably been discussed on here in the past but I have to think that it shifts with the market or drought or availability and price of feed. I know the consensus is split about raising your own replacement heifers but I would like a little more detail on the reasons why you...

I may be a pain in the ass beginner but Im shopping for a bull and I love the input you guys give me. If Im annoying you dont need to respond but I know some of you enjoy looking at pics and sharing your hard earned knowledge and its greatly appreciated! Here we go-...

Does anyone know of these folks? http://www.cattlerange.com/304C970-201/304C970-201.html I am looking to buy a bull and thought this may be a good place to look. Anyone here have some experience with these folks? They seem like a solid operation..

Can someone take a look at this ad and tell me what they think of this bull? Will he cross ok with my Gert/Brimmer cross cows? Will they still calve as easy as they did with the Brimmer bull? Thanks for any input! http://collegestation.craigslist.org/gr ... 03175.html

I am going to keep some of my heifer calves from this year. All born Feb-April what are your thoughts on when I can safely breed them without having to worry about them having any difficulties?