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Don't think it is the grass. I have raised beef cattle on fescue in the hills of Eastern KY for 35 years with no problems.

Nice- love the breed!!!

Yeah Bluegrass owns those and their is about 30 independent stockyard auctions across the state.

Had a cow have twin heifers for her second calving cycle. (First live birth twins I ever had in 35 years of raising beef cattle) Since the heifers are twins, does this increase the chances of them having twins?

Had a cow have twin heifers for her second calving cycle. (First live birth twins I ever had in 35 years of raising beef cattle) Since the heifers are twins, does this increase the chances of them having twins?

I am new to the board. However I have raising beef cattle for over 35 years. My question may have been posted before, but I haven't had time to read all the past posts. Which states use the term "Sale Barn" for livestock auction facilities? Here in Kentucky they are called Stockyards...

According to most all Vets, cattle need salt all year long.

Feeding roll bales is just the tip of the iceberg as to the value of a front end loader on the farm. The longer you have one, the more jobs you find for it. Wouldn't have a tractor without a loader.

Had a young Angus bull kill 2 newborn calves by crushing them into the ground with his head. Didn't see first one. Thought it was an accident. Witnessed the second one. The bull made some good hamburger!!!! :lol2:

Had trouble with a 4 year old Angus getting lazy with the 25 cows in his herd. Bought a yearling and put in the same pasture. Old bull woke up and is now taking care of business due to competition. The age difference seems to eliminate fighting. The young bull does the "leg work" of getting...

The Purdue website is an excellent source for understanding the numbers!

Speaking from experience, it can be done. I just retied in October 2012. Taught school, was a student organization advisor, served on the school council, raised tobacco and beef cattle for twenty-eight years. Still raise beef cattle but quite tobacco; couldn't find workers. The key is...

Got an Elkhound that works great with cattle on my small 130 acre farm. She also keeps the pests like deer and coyotes out.

Keep it simple; especially if you and/or your spouse have off-farm jobs. Do the schedule F, making sure to document all expenses identified on the schedule F form as well as l farm income. There's a very good chance you would probably show a loss on the schedule F; especially if you have...

Sounds like he may have been taking advantage of you during past years!