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My neighbor had a bull calf born yesterday -- 6 weeks early! How will that calf turn out at weaning time? Never had this happen before. The calf weighs 42 lbs and is staying right with mom.

I am looking for a good way to irrigate my pastures. I have a large creek and one river that goes through the property. I have a gas powered pump that can retrieve the water from the creek and river but don't know how to effectively get it to the pastures without being watefull. What I mean...

I will start AIing my cattle in February my self but currently don't have the equipment to do it. The number to AI should remain between 20 to 30 for the next couple of years. I have read alot of manufacturers literature but want to know from you guys that do it and know what works. Brand...

Has anyone here purchased any females from the Yon Family Farm sales? I am looking to add some more Angus with the Gelbveih we have to see how they compare to our current Balancers.

Has anyone on here used a hydraulic post hole driver before? I have slightly over 100 posts to put in for a new pasture and didn't know whether to drill the holes or drive them. Which is quicker?

Does anyone know of a supplier that will deliver bulk lime by the truck load for me to spread? I am located in greer, sc.

Don't have a barn but need to store about 55 bales for this winter. Are the tarps any good? How long do they last? How much spoilage is there?

I have a new bull and he has a great disposition, but seems to be in love with my weather vane style mineral feeder. Anyone know how to keep him from knocking it over. I'm afraid that if I secure it to the ground that he will just destroy the frame. Anyone used the feeders that sit directly...

I am having problems with flies this year. This year they are not horn flies(its a miracle) they appear to be house flies. They are just around the nose and the corner of the eyes. Is this because those areas are moist and the flies are attracted to it, and are they actually house flies or...

I have a heifer that should calve within the next couple of days. When I was checking their water yesterday I noticed that another cows calf was nursing from the heifer. I thought at first that she wasn't getting any milk but when I walked around the back where she was I noticed that she...

I was wandering if anyone has had a lost calf appear in their pasture before? I have tried to find the owner and have had no luck. This calf is probably five to six months old. It is in great shape except for a few scratches on his legs. It is just strange that a calf (if it is not weaned)...

What age will calves normally start using a creep feeder? Any suggestions on what to start them on?

Has anyone tried this combination? How did heifers that were produced turn out?

Has anyone planted summer grazer before. It is a sorgham sudangrass mixture. I am planning to overseed my annual rye grass with it. I am looking for something to get me to Sep. when I will plant with fescue. The pasture was in rough shape and had to be completely turned before planting the...

I have a SG heifer that appears to have allergies. I bought her last July and noticed that she would blow hard through her nose like she was trying to get something out of it. I checked and could not find anything obstructing the passageway. She would rub it on anything she could find, even...

Started installling underground water lines for waterers. Using black pvc with the gray barbed fittings. Most of the connections are leaking. Used clamps at each of the junctions but want to know if I was supposed to use any type of adhesive? The strange thing is that more of the inline...

from an economic standpoint should I buy or raise out replacement heifers?

I have used protein tubs this winter and was considering using the tubs with IGR for controlling flies, has anyone tried, and what was the success rate?

Are there beefmaster bulls that are polled? I am looking for a bull to service a commercial herd (using that word loosely - ther are 11 of total) and want one that is polled. I am not particular to the color. I do it more for the fun of doing it rather than financially. I am open to any help...