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1 out of 7 Heifers Pregnant
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<blockquote data-quote="farmerjan" data-source="post: 1545866" data-attributes="member: 25884"><p>One suggestion, after you get rid of this bull and get the rented one and just get them pregnant. Look around and see if you can find a breeder that stresses that his bulls are "grass genetics".. In other words, they don't NEED grain to get the job done. If the breeder lady who sold you the bull said he should be getting 10 lbs of grain a day, he is not the kind of bull you want. So many bulls are so grain fed that they "melt" after you get them home. NOT everyone, and many on here really do seem to understand and promote that their bulls will WORK, and not be like a popsicle and melt....</p><p></p><p>We buy bulls primarily from 2 different breeders that stress that their bulls are not crep fed as calves on their mommas. If the cow can't raise a GOOD calf on grass, then there is a problem. As you mentioned, you can't pencil in alot of daily grain feeding and stay in the even or black category.</p><p>Sure once they are weaned they have to have some supplemental feed to continue to grow. But butterballs, won't get the job done and most all of us that use bulls cannot and will not be in a position to go out and feed grain everyday just to keep up condition. If you like this bull you are going to rent, maybe for a few years you should just rent a bull. For as small a herd as you have starting out, a bull is a big expense for little return. He ought to do his job in 60 days, then you have alot of money tied up in his 10 month vacation time. If you are not set up to do AI, then renting a decent proven bull would be money ahead for you in the next few years. </p><p>It does seem like you are really trying to do it right. </p><p></p><p>One thing, can you go and put in your post the general location where you are. Sometimes it helps to know what type of weather conditions you are dealing with too. Plus, there might be a member near to you that you could get some advice/mentoring/help from.</p><p></p><p>The only other thing is the fescue that might have caused a problem. It's fine for fall stockpiled pasture, but it is not conducive to breeding animals. It can contribute to non-cycling and aborted fetuses. </p><p>What is the vaccination program you have? We vaccinate very little compared to some, but do LEPTO religiously. One thing we have here is a real problem with Lepto which can cause abortion, usually in earlier term, so they may be settling and losing it. The vet should be able to tell you the condition of the ovary, if she is cycling, which side is the active one. If they have immature repro tracts, at this age, it could be the heifers.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="farmerjan, post: 1545866, member: 25884"] One suggestion, after you get rid of this bull and get the rented one and just get them pregnant. Look around and see if you can find a breeder that stresses that his bulls are "grass genetics".. In other words, they don't NEED grain to get the job done. If the breeder lady who sold you the bull said he should be getting 10 lbs of grain a day, he is not the kind of bull you want. So many bulls are so grain fed that they "melt" after you get them home. NOT everyone, and many on here really do seem to understand and promote that their bulls will WORK, and not be like a popsicle and melt.... We buy bulls primarily from 2 different breeders that stress that their bulls are not crep fed as calves on their mommas. If the cow can't raise a GOOD calf on grass, then there is a problem. As you mentioned, you can't pencil in alot of daily grain feeding and stay in the even or black category. Sure once they are weaned they have to have some supplemental feed to continue to grow. But butterballs, won't get the job done and most all of us that use bulls cannot and will not be in a position to go out and feed grain everyday just to keep up condition. If you like this bull you are going to rent, maybe for a few years you should just rent a bull. For as small a herd as you have starting out, a bull is a big expense for little return. He ought to do his job in 60 days, then you have alot of money tied up in his 10 month vacation time. If you are not set up to do AI, then renting a decent proven bull would be money ahead for you in the next few years. It does seem like you are really trying to do it right. One thing, can you go and put in your post the general location where you are. Sometimes it helps to know what type of weather conditions you are dealing with too. Plus, there might be a member near to you that you could get some advice/mentoring/help from. The only other thing is the fescue that might have caused a problem. It's fine for fall stockpiled pasture, but it is not conducive to breeding animals. It can contribute to non-cycling and aborted fetuses. What is the vaccination program you have? We vaccinate very little compared to some, but do LEPTO religiously. One thing we have here is a real problem with Lepto which can cause abortion, usually in earlier term, so they may be settling and losing it. The vet should be able to tell you the condition of the ovary, if she is cycling, which side is the active one. If they have immature repro tracts, at this age, it could be the heifers..... [/QUOTE]
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