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    How to judge when the cow/steer is ready for processing

    Here are a couple of rear pictures. 68 69
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    How to judge when the cow/steer is ready for processing

    16-18 months, completely grass fed on good pasture. Been eating rye grass for the past 2 months, with a mix of fescue, vetch, etc.
  3. lead_dog

    How to judge when the cow/steer is ready for processing

    I have a few beeves that I believe are getting close to ready for processing. I've never judged this before, so I'm not sure. I'm told to look for the brisket to fill out, look for fat around the tail, etc., but I'm not sure what I'm comparing it against, so it's confusing. Below are pictures...
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    Bull Handling Tips

    Just wanted to say that all these posts were very helpful. Experience, caution and mutual respect seem to be the key. I set up a new pasture for the bull today and moved him in without incident...calm as could be. Just wanted to be close to the girls I think.
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    Bull Handling Tips

    backhoe, That's an interesting and seemingly good point. I had originally figured that it was a "plus" if you could walk up and touch the bull. But your point is well taken...if you can, then they won't be able to always understand our intentions. Our bull isn't aggressive. I can stand 15...
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    Bull Handling Tips

    I'm curious what you experienced veterans would offer as "bull handling tips". I have my first bull (two actually, one 12 months the other 8 months) and just separated him from 12 cows, who were put on pasture. I'm moving the two young bulls to a separate pasture further away. As soon as we did...
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