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I am thinking about getting insurance on some of my bulls. Can anyone recommend a provider that is good to work with? Also, most policies seem to only offer mortality coverage. Do any offer coverage for injuries, accidents, etc. that don't result in death but still render a bull useless for...

Anyone been to one of these sales or used their bulls? Need an angus and I am considering making the trip to the December 5 sale.

I plan on running some calves through tomorrow and treating them with a pour-on fly control. I would also like to worm them again since I will have them up. Has anyone used pour-on fly control and pour-on wormer at the same time? Maybe pour on opposite sides of the spine?

I acquired a saddle tank off of a big truck that I want to use as a portable farm diesel tank. How is the best way to mount a pump to the tank? Do you drill a separate hole and if so should it be on the round part or on one of the ends which is flat? I was told there are baffles inside the...

Seems quite a few people are getting tired of big brother. USDA Extends Ag Census Deadline To June 1 Apr 1, 2008 4:50 PM The deadline for U.S. farmers to turn in ag census forms has been extended to June 1, according to Carol House, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) deputy...

Has anyone used the weanvac program? If so, what is the process as far as verifying the calves have been vaccinated? Also, how can you ensure that the buyers know the calves have had the shot. I understand there is a card that can go to auction with the calves. I will probably send them to...

For those of you who work your cattle twice a year, do you give a full round of vaccines both times? For instance, I started my cattle on Cattlemaster Gold and Spirovac this past spring. Should I vaccinate again this time of year or wait (refering to cows). Is once a year enough?

How many small square bales can fit on a semi truck trailer? We have been getting good rain here in Arkansas. As a result, a friend and I plan to sell some excess hay. We need to know how many bales we can get on a truck using ten bale grapples so we can estimate shipping costs. We can hand...

How does net wrapped hay that is stored outside through the winter compare with barn stored hay as far as waste, quality, handling, etc? I have been stacking twine tied rolls outside and the waste and reduced quality is terrible. My old barns are not made to store round hay so I have been...

Has anyone had experience with the steel buildings that come in kit form? If so, how well did the assembly go? Also, who is a good supplier regarding both price and quality? I am thinking about building a shop in the near future. I plan to start with a 40'x40' and later expand to 40'x80'.

Has anyone used the generic Ivermectin pour-on wormer that comes with a yellow and red label and a clear container? How were the results? I bought a gallon this morning at the local farm store. I thought the price was a mistake until someone at the counter verified it.

I have been studying on the idea of square baling as much of my hay as possible this year instead of round rolling. The barns that I have are not suitable for storing round hay due to their method of construction. As a result, I have to store round hay outside. By the time I feed during the...

I have been supplementing some young cows with 4lbs of soy hull pellets for the last few months. I just called the local provider and corn gluten is cheaper. How will the corn gluten compare at the same feeding rate as far as keeping the cows in shape? What about feeding limitations on the...

Has anyone dealt with any Hereford breeders that are in the ArkLaTex? I am looking for a Hereford bull and I am not familiar with any breeders in my immediate area here in SW Arkansas. I have a list of breeders from the Northeast Texas Hereford Association and will make some phone calls but I...

I just switched my cattle onto the rural water supply because my blackland ponds were almost dry and the mud was getting dangerous for the cattle. I am wondering if anyone has noticed an improvement in their herd health and/or performance after switching from muddy pond water over to fresh water...

I have a well on the place that had a piston type Myers pump which used a suckle rod. I need a new pump but the problem is that the well diameter is only 2". The suckle rod was 63' long and there is currently water at 18'. However, I don't know if this is the normal level or a result of...

1. I have a chance to buy a bull out of Leachman Right Time. I am wanting to breed towards efficiency and profit on grass, working towards minimal to no hay. I have a lot of fescue on my place and cattle seem to do well on it during the winter. Does anyone have an opinion on how this...