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I have recently purchased a pure angus steer 7 month old calf. I want to buy a buddy for it, and Have gotten offered two seven and a half month old steer calves. The first is Simmental (50%) x Limousin (50%) - Sire is Limousin. Dam is Simmental The other is Charolais (50%) x Simmental (25%) x...

Basically wondering what Club calves are aswell as feeder calves. -Radi (Sorry, I don't think this is the right board)

My Grandma is thinking about perchasing a yearling bull that's 3/4 brahman and 1/4 hereford. She told me she doesn't know too much about cross-breeding (all she's had is pure holsteins and "retired" into pure herefords). She is wondering if she uses the bull on her hereford cows if they will...

I am currently doing rabbits and chickens + crops. I was wondering if I should get experience with a medium sized animal first (sheep, goat or pig) before starting up a steer project or just jump right in. I have talked with my parents and soon my 4-H leader. I'd just like some more opinions...

My Grandparents are going to let me raise a cow up on their farm. :) I will be raising a dairy cow and just wanting to get some experience with a cow I was interested in. I was thinking either Holstein or Jersey. Just wondering a few things about milk-production: 1. Anyone know an average...

I really like these forums - but have recently become interested in dairy farming. Since this forums seems to focus on beef cattle, I am not sure how many dairy farmers are here and have not seen too many topics on dairy cattle. Anyone have a Link to a dairy cattle forum? Possibly as large as...

Any dairy farmers have an average price of how much cash per cwt of milk? I've heard 10-20 Dollars. I was wondering on Holstein's and Jersey's. I hear Holstein's produce more milk but, Jersey's get more per cwt (because of more fat for butters and cheese). Thanks.

Is it true these are the most agressive bulls of all the breeds? Including all beef and all dairy? Back when my Grandparents had a Holstein Dairy Farm, they "Barrowed" Bulls for a reasonable fee. Is this method still used? Or do you think it was just a small favor other local farmers used?

Here's a question straight from my Grandma (working for her now :D) She has recently baught a male cat and a female. 1. She isn't sure if she should breed them or fix them 2. Should she remove mice that the cat's catch (diseases?) or let them eat 'em.

Just wondering your herd sizes, just to see a reasonable amount I could handle. Please include: -Hobbie or Job -Spouce/Children Help (Spouces Job/Hobbie Also or not) -Amount of Acres of Farm -Breed -Workers? -Commercial or Reg. Thanks, -Radi

Please Post: Butcher-Ready Steers (Per Pound?) Butcher-Ready Heifers (Per Pound?) Heifers for Breeding (Per Head?) Old Bulls for Butcher (Per Pound?) Breed-Ready Baby Bulls (Per Head) You can post Any or all. Just wondering on average what you'll get for Angus. Butcher Ready Heifers would be...

What are the basic diets of Angus and Herefords? I am looking for some food with good nutrition that will fatten 'em up. Here are some I've heard (Besides Grass): -Corn -Oats -Hay Not sure really anything else. Thanks, -Radi

Where do I post questions about cattle diets? Grasses and Pastures or Health and Nutrition

Just wondering. I know I could crow my own grass - but other foods such as hay? Opinions? Thanks, -Radi

Are female beef cattle used for their meat to? Or just for breeding purposes? -Radi

Hello. I am only 14, and am wondering some things on cattle farming. Both my grandparents on either side of my family had cattle farms. I am most interested in beef cattle. Particulaly Hereford (sp?) or Angus. Here are some things I am wondering: 1. What is the average price per head on an...