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  1. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    Plan is to rotate them daily and on best pastures prior to AI, so I think they should be gaining
  2. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    Got it, thanks for reply. I do not own bulls (just one) and thats another reAson I want to ai
  3. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    We have couple I liked here locally in my region in Russia...they all originate in US/Canada though
  4. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    Hi folks, quick question...have anyone tried to use angus bull on hereford cow? what can one expect from this kind of cross?
  5. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    W.B why wouldn’t you ai 2 year olds?
  6. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    No I did not take the course. But seems like not all concepts will work for everyone. And yeah 2x4 sometimes is the best took:)
  7. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    Greekrch, do mind me asking what principles do ranching for profit propose and why in your opinion they dont work? Especially in climates like ours?
  8. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    Greekrch, I agree with you. My plan is not only put up hay, but do couple hundred baleage Wraped, so closer to spring I can start feeding better feed to them
  9. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    Thanks for the replies. First let me answer why AI? My herd is very small as of right now. And I dont want to keep too many bulls for later. Second I want to do AI my self as I get through the training and doing it myself that should keep the cost down, eventhough it is not that expensive to...
  10. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    Hi folks, here are couple clips with animals as of today. Sorry I cant upload directly. Used youtube to upload files. will appreciate any feedback. Thanks
  11. dimka1980

    First time heifers. Time to think about breeding season.

    Hi folks, I wanted to ask for your advice again. Calving season started for us on May 17 that was about 2-3 weeks early, we had to bottle feed one calf and I think first few were born a bit small. But I am not sure. We were all bull service for our heifers last summer and now have about 50% of...
  12. dimka1980

    Downed heifer, late in pregnancy.

    Allenw, I will definitely consider. Animals are on the grass already. I supplement with oat. I will monitor, go through the calving and then make a decision.
  13. dimka1980

    Downed heifer, late in pregnancy.

    Hi folks, and many thanks for suggestions. I am supplementing with milled oat and grass coming up more every day. I think this is the beat thing I can do for now. As for minerals...guilty. They had salt free choice but not the whole package with minerals. I want to start a mineral program this...
  14. dimka1980

    Downed heifer, late in pregnancy.

    also guys, can you let me know another thing...what can I do for the next 3 months to make sure they are in the best shape possible for breeding season....I plan to AI and then use cleaning bull on them.
  15. dimka1980

    Downed heifer, late in pregnancy.

    Thanks CVAR, I did not abuse them, at least I did not interned to. Indeed they overwinter on hay only, went through pretty harsh winter, with lots of snow and some rigid cold, but they had access to hay pretty much unlimited, and cleaned up good. Not sure if hay was best quality, but it looked...
  16. dimka1980

    Downed heifer, late in pregnancy.

    I gave calcium IM the one that I use allow that. I have heard they have cramps when having milk feaver, and also they do not eat normal. Mine was eating drinking and pooping just fine. Can it still be milk fever?
  17. dimka1980

    Downed heifer, late in pregnancy.

    Hi guys, thanks for feedback. I really would not put those heifers into 2-3 score by looking at them, but you really open my eyes into that. I also see that they are not crazy about going after oat, and it also confused me more. Ok, as for now, can you let me know what can I do now given that I...
  18. dimka1980

    Downed heifer, late in pregnancy.

    They did overwinter on hay. Here is a walkthrough of the herd, I am not a pro to assign a BCS score, and would appreciate your feedback. Are they too thin, need more feed. I added about 2 pounds a day of grinded oats about a since about a week to 10 days ago.
  19. dimka1980

    Downed heifer, late in pregnancy.

    Hi folks, I run into some problems and wanted to ask for some help. I have a heifer down for few days, I can't get it up. She eats and drinks well, seems no problem. As much as it can be frustrated to cull the heifer that late into the pregnancy, I also want to know what are the reasons that can...
  20. dimka1980

    Move cattle in the deep snow

    Guys, bigger tractor might be an option not for me though:) We will try to move the animals towards the snow by walking the horse first I think they will follow after them
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