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  1. J

    best programmer for 02 powerstroke

    i purchased an f350 with a powerstroke. i have never used a programmer or chips. i like the idea of just plugging in a programmer. I am sure if its worth the cost. Comments and suggestions on best programmer for 02 powerstroke.
  2. J

    white smoke and mule?

    I bought a mule pretty cheap that is gas. it smokes when it gets warm - white smoke. i know its most likely the rings. is there any band aid i could use to get by for a bit. i was thinking just heavier weight motor oil. runs fine just smokes. comments.
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    raising a bull vs buying

    i have always been told its better to buy a bull than raise one. i have a bull calf i would like to watch to see how he grows since as a 2 month old he looks promising. am i wasting my time?
  4. J

    best dog food for price

    i am looking for a high quality dog food for my cow dogs. whats is the best for my $? I have been using diamond - black gold. $20 per 50lbs. Comments.
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    spring planning?

    I want to get ready for spring. I want to overseed my bahia or something similiar. I currently have real good bahia in my pasture and good soil for FL. I am not sure how effective broadcasting bahia is to overseed. What is a good plan for the spring? In am in FL. Thanks.
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    add muscle to herd- best bull?

    I want to hold back some heifers in the coming years. I want to put a bull on them that will add the most muscle to the herd. I am thinking of charloias or beef master. I have a mixed commerical herd with some ear in most of the cows. I dont want to go with brangus. Comments.
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    most productive small frame commerical cattle?

    I have a real mixed heard that i started with. I have an angus bull on them. I have found I am getting better yield with smaller frame cattle. they eat less and seem to raise the same calfs for the sale barn. what is the most productive small frame cattle for the southeast. most everything in my...
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    baldie/charlois cross bull calf?

    i have a charlois/bladie bull calf that is grey. from day one he came out musclar and bigger than the other calfs. looks like a good bull prospect. i have angus bulls on them now but sure looks like he may fill out nice. question - is it worth putting a cross bull on as a hear bull. i have...
  9. J

    buddy sour cure?

    at my house i have 20 acres. i like to ride my primary horse around the place however the more i keep her in a paddock with another mare the more buddy sour she is. when i kept her in the back she was fine. i know horses are herd animals but what a difference when she is housed with the other...
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    pasture buddy

    i really dont want 2 horses. what is the most low maintence pasture buddy i can get for my horse. another horse seems like more than a need and is tough on grass. i was thinking maybe an old pony or something. maybe a goat?
  11. J

    termastat open- should i replace

    i have a 96 3500 w cummins. looks like the termastat is open because the temp never gets above 140-150. truck runs well and i am in fl so its never that cold. i keep reading the truck runs a bit better w an 180 degree termastat and not the 195 standard. from the looks of it i have to loosen...
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    how long can one use a bull?

    i read that people use a bull 3 years. if you sell the calves from you bull why only keep a buy 3 years. as long as he can breed cows and has good calves why sell until he cannot breed them? i got a 2 year old this year angus. why not keep him until he is unable to breed them and then sell him...
  13. J

    fl fire ants - how to kill

    besides the expensive store bought stuff is there another method to kill fire ants without killing off the grass as well?
  14. J

    when to breed

    i am wondering when to breed a mare. from the price of horses its nor worth it but if you have a good cow horse and breed her to another good cow horse does it make for a better foal? i thought would be maybe. i lucked upon a real good mare and was wondering if being a good cow horse can be...
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    cattle wormer?

    ivermectin is in the paste wormer for horses. can i take the injectable version and put it in their feed instead of paste wormers? i know this is done for other animals. what other type of wormer do i need to rotate? i have used the paste up until this point. thanks.
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    horses better alone?

    i know horses are herd animals and enjoy a mate. however are they better for our use if alone? my horses are for cows and that is their job. i could get by with one. would i be better off with one horse to get more out of her. thanks.
  17. J

    training cattle dogs with aids, bb guns et al

    i need to train my border collie and catahoula to listen when on cattle. my catahoula needs to come off when told consistantly and border collie likes to chase the horses. i have been told to use a bb gun when they do the wrong things. also someone said rat shoot. i dont know what rat shot is...
  18. J

    overseeding with rye

    i want to over seed my pasture with winter rye. can i broadcast the rye. i know i need mosture but that is never certain. is broadcasting a waste of money without good rain? thanks.
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    kudzu

    does anyone have kudzu in wet areas? i understand it will take over the pasture. i am intensizing grazing cattle in 4 / 5acre pastures and rotating them as needed. i have read good stuff above kudzu for cows and cannot see the downside if your cows are eatting it down. i have bahia grass and a...
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    killing red ants

    is there a cheap way to kill them? the store stuff is so high for pastures. thanks in fl
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