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Sistervoodoo":1ieffbue said:I apologize for spelling the name wrong. I hope I do better raising cattle than I do typing! My favorite was limoosins. I will remember that one.
I look forward to learning from those of you with some cattle experience and have been doing a lot of reading here. Opinions are fine, I can sort through and decide for myself what may work for me and what may not.
I've read a lot of good things and bad things about Limousins. We did a lot of reading and talking with others before making our selection. I think what surprised me most about the cattle I bought is that they weren't skittish at all and from what I have read, I expected cattle that would be range raised and not too friendly. At least the ones I have can be called in (Yes, I have a very loud voice) and I can count them every day. It's also very easy to stand outside the pen area and call them right in. Since I often have to work the cattle myself with no one else here to help, this is a big help to me.
Sherry
East Caney":1ieffbue said:Canadian_Cowgirl":1ieffbue said:dun":1ieffbue said:I would recommend you learn how to spell the breeds name as the first step. It's Limousin!
Thank you!!! I was waiting for someone to say that!! I just didnt have the balls to do it! :lol: :lol:
Katy
Dun, maybe that's the difference. He was raising limousines (never seen one myself). Sister voodoo is raising limousins (which I'm a bit more familiar with).
Cowboyup216, I'm just messing with you. I spell things wrong all the time. However, not knowing a thing about the cattle she bought, I wouldn't dare start making general statements and telling her to sell everything she has. But you did say that's your opinion, and you're absolutely entitled to it.
Canadian_cowgirl, I sure hope (if your name represents your gender) that you wouldn't have balls to do anything. :shock: That might be a unique combination.
Engler is giving you good advice. There is a lot that people will tell you. There are a ton of different opinions for how to do things. Here's my advice:
A dead animal is not profitable in any way, whether it be cow, calf, or bull. So, I would say that your herd health should be a top priority. It's hard to treat animals and help them if you can't catch them. Good facilities should be a high priority. From there, start learning...asking questions like you are, reading these boards, talking to neighboring ranchers to see what works in your area. You can listen to all these opinions and find what you think works for you. Try it. If something doesn't work, change it. It's a learning process with a learning curve. One last suggestion: If it's economical to do so, purchase a bull that will improve your best cow. Maybe the growth is no better. If your growth is where you want it, look at improving phenotype. If phenotype is where you want it, look at improving growth. If both are where you want them (rarely the case throughout an entire herd), make sure you're not losing anything in the new bull. Now remember the first statement...if it's economical. There always becomes a price at which this is no longer economical. That may be where A.I. becomes a part of your uperation, but that's another argument and this post is already extremely long.
I wish you well
EC
Dont worry we all make many mistakes with grammar and life
Im glad to hear your off to a good start I agree with other be safe at all times. Done mind anyone playing around with you every breed has it pros and cons so keep up the hard work
-GOOD LUCK-