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We have a pond in pasture that has developed an algae problem. Any recommendations for livestock safe cures.

I always had used OB lube when AI'ing my cows. Someone told me they use mineral oil because it is less abrasive. Of course there is always natural lubrication. :P I started wondering what other types of lubrication people use and why.

We have two bulls consigned to the sale (Lots 51 and 52). Lot 52 is my son's bull. It will be money for his first truck. I hope to see everyone there. http://www.angusjournal.com/salebooks/windyhill042515api/

Ticks are already very bad here. We have tried sprays and pour on's. Nothing is helping. How do you deal with ticks?

We usually feed a 50/50 mix of soybean hull pellets and corn gluten pellets. We buy them premixed in the large ton bags. I just called and our feed store doesn't have any corn gluten and doesn't know when they will get any in. Now I got to figure out a different feed regime or find a...

I think this would be a fun topic to kick around. Have you noticed a correlation between a calf's sex and how close a cow gets to her due date? For example, she went over her due date so it is probably a bull.

I took an AI class back in March. I have not been able to get a lot of practice. I synched three and tried by myself. I just found out I got one pregnant. I know that is not a good percentage, but she is my first and hopefully many more to come. :banana:

Well, we have a cow due on July 3rd. She has been bagging up good. I went to check on her last night. I told my husband I thought she would have it last night. Well, he went to check on her this morning and can't find her. I assume that I was right and she had the calf last night. I am...

We have been using the blood pregnancy tests and love them. My only problem is I am having trouble with my lab. Who would you recommend?

I painted tail heads on April 2nd to help detect natural standing heat. No paint was gone on Wednesday. I had to leave before sun up and came home after sunset yesterday. Therefore, I do not know if paint was there yesterday. There was no action this morning, but did not get close enough to...

We have a heifer that tested pregnant to her AI date (April). We did not notice that she started cycling a few months later. I guess she was standing at night. Anyway in October a neighbors bull jumped the fence to get to her. We took to the vet and the veridict was open. We gave her a shot...

I have two heifers that have calved. One we purchased skinny from a drought stricken area. We thought we had more time to get some weight on her and then surprise she calved. Now, both calves are nursing the heifer that had good body condition. What can we do? They are only a couple of...

What would be a good ratio of protein, fat, and fiber? I don't want to mess up the natural balance of the gut.

Is anyone planning on going?

Does anyone have an opinion on him? Have you seen any calves? I am going to a sale that has bred him to several cows.

What is the difference between the two? The Pfizer includes parentage and is twice as expensive as the Igenity. Are there any other differences? Which do you prefer?

A question for all of those that ET in the southeast. I am considering flushing a cow next year. I want someone that is knowledgable and good at their job. Who do you use? How much notice should I give to the tech?

I am looking to lease the pasture that is connected to mine. I have no idea what a good price would be for leasing the 23 acres. There will be some fence work, but most of the fence is okay. The pasture is grown up and needs bushhogging. I live in marshall county, alabama. Can anyone give...

Did anyone go to the Shady Brook Sale? Does anyone know what lot 10 brought or average price?

We got home today and we have a cow acting sick. She doesn't walk to walk. It appears it is her backend that is giving trouble. she doesn't even want to left back legs up to kick flies. She also has very dehierra. Any ideas? we are getting her to the vet tomorrow, but would like to help...