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    Virgin bulls

    I've bought both. Our first "calving ease" polled Hereford we bought was a long yearling virgin. He ended up being 2300 lbs, way too big and his calves were huge. Our current bull was a non virgin with semen and trich test behind him, was almost 3 and 1700 lbs when we bought him and he hasn't...
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    Lost twin bull calves this morning

    Thanks everyone for your responses. Mama had the calves overnight, mid-60s temps, dewy/foggy, so heat was not an issue. She had cleaned them off when we found them and was licking and nudging them still. They appeared to be near-term calves, fully haired, eyes open, eyelashes, teeth. One of...
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    Lost twin bull calves this morning

    This is very true. This particular cow has excellent bloodlines and potentially is the best cow we have, conformation-wise as well. We have a good relationship with our vet and I plan on consulting him if need be. After reading some more on here, I've relieved my biggest concern (retained...
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    Lost twin bull calves this morning

    I'm heartbroken. New cattle owner, first calf heifers, so I have lots of questions. Mama calved twins last night, at least a month premature, both bull calves were dead this morning when we found them. (Earliest these girls could calve is September 9 based on when we turned in the bull.) Mama...
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