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Great recommendation! Go check out the Biotracking website. I've used the service many times and have been very pleased. So far they have been 100% accurate!

If you are in South Louisiana, and you are trying to start a quality Brahman herd, then hopefully you have already heard of these people, but if not you need to contact the Smith's with Smith Brahmans. http://www.smithbrahmans.com/index.html Jason Smith does it all as it relates to...

I had trouble viewing videos the first few times also. I just tried again, and it didn't work. For some reason, when I'm on my work computer, I can't get the videos to work; however, when I am on my home computer, it works. I'm not a computer guru, so don't ask me why. It is a great video once...

There is a great video on halter breaking at the website below. http://www.24-7agtv.com/Joomla/index.ph ... 6&Itemid=1

I'm looking at BC Lookout 7024 and SAV Final Answer 0035 to breed to some Angus heifers. BC Lookout BW EPD 1.6 ACC .79 SAV Final Answer BW EPD -.8 ACC .94 Based strickly on BW EDP, I should go with Final Answer; however, are Lookout's EDPs ok for heifers? Thanks in advance for your input!

We've used the BioPRYN test 8-10 times with 100% accuracy. As someone else mentioned, it's easier to pull the blood on some cattle than others. I've been able to fill the tube in 5-6 seconds on one cow, but on another it might take 45-60 seconds. I always get the results via email. It...

I have an Angus cow that had a c-section about 4 years ago as a first time heifer. She has delivered on her own every year since then. Her only problem is that she won't settle to AI. I don't recall all the "technical aspects"; however, my AI guy said something about when a c-section is...

Thanks for all the comments. I was pleasantly surprised this evening to get the email from Bio-Tracking with the results of the blood test and she is bred. As a result, I won't have to begin synchronizing her again.

I have a heifer that I am not certain took to the AI. I won't have the results of the pregnancy test until Monday or Tuesday; however, if she isn't bred, I would really like to start the synchronization process again on Sunday. If I insert a CIDR on Sunday and give a shot of GNRH, would it...

If you are concerned about palpating, then do a blood test. The test is simple, inexpensive and can be done at 30 days post-breeding. Go to http://www.biotracking.com and get some information. We have done it several times and have been pleased. UncleLA

I was able to easily remove the CIDR yesterday. I put a glove on and didn't have to reach that far in to grab the tail. Thanks to everyone that posted a reply. This board is an extremely powerful tool for gathering information from experienced cattlemen and women! UncleLA

I think the website for the blood tesing is http://www.biotracking.com. You can draw a blood sample at 30 days post breeding and get very good results. The kit is about $15 for enough supplies to take 12-15 samples. The actual test is about $2.25. You can get the results via email within about...

Two CIDR questions: (1) Yesterday I inserted a CIDR into a heifer. I cut the tail on the CIDR to about 2-3". When I went back a few minutes later, I could not see the tail at all. I'm pretty certain she did not loose the CIDR. How difficult is it going to be to remove the CIDR next weekend...

It's a little more involved than your vet is indicating. Dun is correct, there is lots of information on this website on Estrus Synchronization. Also, if you go to the Bovine Elite website (http://www.bovine-elite.com) and click on the "Estrus Synchronization Protocols" link on the left, you...

What's the success rate on using strictly "fixed time AI"? I'm looking at a protocol that requires an injection of GnRH at insert of CIDR, an injection of PG at removal of CIDR, and an injection of GnRH at insemination (54 +/-2 hours from removal of CIDR). How expensive are all of these drugs...

I am only needing 2 or 3 CIDRs at the moment. I think I saw where they come in packages of 10. If I buy a package of 10, how long will the unused CIDRs last? Or should I just buy the few I need from my AI Tech? What about the drugs, where do most people get the various drugs? Thanks in advance...

I know there is a website that list bulls that are considered acceptable for breeding to heifers, but I can't seem to locate it. I'm specifically looking for Angus. Any ideas? Thanks.

Thanks Brandon! I haven't read my October issue yet!

Anyone have thoughts or opinions on AIing with sexed semen? How are the pregnancy rates? How much more expensive is sexed semen, versus regular semen? What's the easiest way to determine what Angus bulls have sexed semen available?

I agree with what everyone above has said. However, you could feed them just a little to keep them coming to the feed bunk. All of our cattle are trained with a feed bucket. When we want to catch them, they will follow us into the holding pen. Also, I don't think 20 pounds of feed for 10...