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Bought three calves at the auction last Friday. They were in real bad shape. Already lost one. Paid an average of 40.00 ea. I have a heifer (2-3weeks old) and a bull calve (4-5weeks old). The bull calve would not drink milk replacer at first. He does eat creep, Calf Manna and grass. His stools...

I have been considering purchasing some bottle-fed calves. I can buy 10 Holstein cross (Angus) for $500.00. The more you buy the cheaper it gets. What are your thoughts?

I have a ~ ten month old heifer. She weights about 500-550 lbs. I am concerned about her because she does not appear to be gaining enough weight. I feed her together with two other heifers. I give her about four lbs of creep feed (13%). I also have a salt block and mineral block and coastal...

I’ am buying five cross bread heifers (Beefmaster & Charolais) and a bull (Angus). We have already agreed on the price. I have not paid him yet. We are to complete the transaction on Friday. What are some things that I should know about his herd or questions I should ask before we complete the...

Is it normal for knots on the neck to appear 2-3 weeks after giving vaccinations in the neck?

Is the market on the way down? I would like to buy some hiefers. Should I buy or wait?

I have three ~10mo. old heifers. They are grazing whats left and I'am feeding creep. I don't have any hay stored. This is my first year and I'am learning about planning ahead. If I'am buying hay what should I buy and what should I look for in the grass? Thanks!

If I still have grass on the pasture how can you tell it's time to pull out the bales and stop grazing? If I have enough room in the corral should I keep my heifers pined up or let them lose? Thanks for the input!

I have a heifer that has continuously had drainage from both eyes. If has been very little until recently. Now it is very noticeable. Should I give an antibiotic? She weights about ~500 lbs. and is a crossbreed with limousine.

What’s the best way to deworm a heifer? What’s the best way to deworm a heifer? How often should it be done? Also, what should I put in the stalls and coral to help keep the area sanitized.

I have three (~10mo) crossbreed heifers and one bull (~12-14mo). What shots are necessary and what is recommended? My goal is to have them ready to breed in 4-5mo.

My heifers (3girls) are about 10 months old and I have been feeding them some creep 13% about 4-5 times a week once a day. They have also been grazing on some native grass. I am trying to get them ready to breed in the late spring. What else can I feed?