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    using cow $hit as compost

    I have a bunch of cow crap that has been sitting in my field the past year. I was planning on cleaning up as much of it as I can. Is it still valuable as compost since it has been sitting in the elements out in the open for the past year?
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    Permethrin and pasture

    Ticks are really bad this year, I have one spot in my pasture that is a mix woodland/pasture. I was thinking of spraying with permethrin. Is this safe if the animals are grazing? Do I have to wait to let them back on after spraying? If yes, how long?
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    Igr and fly control

    Thx, I wasn't going to feed the wind and rain to the pigs or sheep I was just wondering if there was an alternative that would do the same thing with these animals. Regarding the price, I'm in NY where we like to pay more for things, that is why I'm wondering if there is any alternative.
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    Igr and fly control

    I picked up a bag of wind and rain by purina with altosid in it to act as an igr. I have 10 angus yearlings, 9 piglets, 3 sheep, and 3 pregnant goats separate but near each other. Right now I only have the wind and rain for the cattle. My first question is, is there a cheaper option that is...
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    Steer w really bad pinkeye

    Yea angus I learned the hard way. I'm making a chute now and have a head gate at my dads just waiting for him to drive the 6 hrs and deliver it. Family = free delivery
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    Steer w really bad pinkeye

    Spray w pb blaster? Is that serious?
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    Steer w really bad pinkeye

    I have a steer and its pinkeye is simply gross. It's eye is like a cone protruding out. I don't know if it will definitely lose the eye or what. The pinkeye started in it around the end of July. From what I read it should heal itself around 5 or 6 weeks but I'm now on 7 or 8 w nosing of...
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    Small simple corral/alley plans

    Want to build a small alley w head gate at the end. Looking for some simple plans. Also how wide should the alley be?
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    Dart Guns

    I bought the pneudart 178b and am not very happy with it. First it is about 50:50 whether the dart will stick even when it hits. It either is too strong and bounces off or too weak and bounces off. I called the manufacturer a few times and they were not helpful, not really rude but...
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    Bird ox in pasture

    Photo https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/1361719
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    Bird ox in pasture

    The stuff that sticks to everything.
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    Bird ox in pasture

    How do u guys kill bird ox in the pasture. Should I use roundup or just cut it at this point?
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    Slaughter question

    Gantry, ok that's the word I was looking for. What type of lumber do you think I would need? 8x8 or 6x6?
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    Slaughter question

    Ok so FEL is front end loader I'm guessing. I only have a roughly 30 hp kubota. Would that lift it? My tractor is basicaly the same as this: https://www.purplewave.com/auction/111108/item/A5019 I'm just worried it would tip it forward. I do have a brush hog which I could leave on the back...
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    Slaughter question

    What's a fel? Also isn't a come along basically a winch? I don't know maybe I have my terms mixed up. I was also looking to build something to hang it from. I'm trying to find plans online but don't know what it would be called. Nothing crazy basically simple. I was thinking like an...
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    Slaughter question

    I was thinking of slaughtering and butchering my own animal. My father will help, as he has done this type of thing hunting with moose, caribou, and deer. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a winch to buy to hang it with? If u could provide a link I would appreciate it.
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    Best way to start small cattle operation

    New to cattle. I have about 10 acres fenced pasture. I bought my first 4 steers this year and put them on pasture. Plan is to sell 3 and slaughter one. I was thinking for next year to get a couple pregnant cows and raise the calves. Or I was thinking maybe buy a couple heifers. I was...
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    How long until la200 works

    Ok thx. I think I read somewhere after it gets pinkeye the steer won't get it again? Has this been others experience?
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    How long until la200 works

    How long until la 200 or 300 works for pinkeye?
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    Mowing pasture

    Dumb newbie question but should I be mowing my pasture. I live in ny and have about 10 acres pasture. I have 4 feeder cows out on it. It's basically just one fence and I don't have any rotational grazing set up. My neighbor stopped by and said I should mow it. I thought it would be better...
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