JT,
Do you get a lot of cows that are "black" but look more brown? We have some that are that way. Most are jet black, but a few are more brownish, yet not red. Congrats on the new calf.
My uncle milks about 200 goats. Now my dad thinks that would be great fun and profitable. Hang out with 200 goats for awhile. Then go back to the cattle. That is why I have cattle.
I know what you mean Dave. Laws made that prohibit us from being profitable. Laws made by people who lack a real world perspective on how meat, milk and produce gets to their table.
In WI we hit 60F today. Just rained for the first time since last fall at our place on Tuesday. But then the snow just all melted three weeks ago. Nice to hear from you. How is the weather in Australia?
We just bought some hutches from a person who bought holstein heifers from a sale barn to raise and sell as springers. He bought them at bottle age. Out of 120 heifers he had 30 that were freemartin or had other reproductive problems (wouldn't conceive). Buying replacement heifers that young...
I am just glad all we have in Central WI are some little garter snakes. They have rattlers in the south western part of the state and they can keep them. For me snakes = the willies.
You are right Scotty. The Limousin breed has decided to try to attain a lofty goal. To become the second leading breed in registrations. I belevie the goal year is 2008. Catching Angus won't happen for anyone. They have a marketing program head and shoulders above everyone else. You can't...