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I'm getting into selling freezer beef by the pound after it is cut and wrapped. I know what I should be charging people in order to cover the feed and slaughterhouse fees and make a little profit, but I'm wondering what others that market this way are charging per pound cut and wrapped? I have...

With the symptoms you listed, it sounds to me like the calf may have had severe scours rather than being constipated. The most important thing to do with a calf with scours is keep them hydrated-get electrolytes down them. The baby calves I get (Holsteins bull calves) get electrolytes as soon...

Sounds similar to a story I watched on Dateline(I think it was this show) where 2 farmers were arguing over land and one ended up dead. Kinda makes you think twice about your neighbor. I got a couple neighbors that have made threats over the fences but I guess it was my fault their cows were...

You should also consider giving a dose of tetanus antitoxin to the calf at the same time you band if tetanus is a problem in your area. I've never had a prolem with calves acting differently after banding. Lorena

Yeah, when I tell people that I raise Holstein feeders I get that nutty look too. But I keep on doin it! Raising bottle calves is hard work and you will have some problems at some point-everyone does. The best advice I can give is keep a close eye on them, don't wait until they're sick to do...

I have 3 Angus cross heifers born in July that will only be around 12 months when I plan to bring the Angus bull in to the rest of my cows. They have been creep fed and are now weaned and eating ground corn and alfalfa hay. I'm guessing them to be around 450-500 lb. I would like to breed...