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<blockquote data-quote="kjonesel" data-source="post: 1195457" data-attributes="member: 16842"><p>With the recent posts about the high cost of replacement heifers I believe we should all look at our operations and look for areas of improvement. In my operation I will be looking at reducing my number of days open, I know this one is difficult since I am 100% AI and my electrical contracting business has been very hectic along with my son leaving for college. Maybe synchronizing will be an option?</p><p>Nutrition, I have been wanting to use a better mineral than the off the shelf mix from Rural King, maybe McNess is now worth its cost? </p><p>Pasture improvement I incorporated alfalfa into 40 acres of my pasture and it sure made for awesome weight gains in my calf crop. This year I started using turkey litter and it was the best value in the way of fertilizer. But I have 100's of poultry houses within 25 miles of me something that may not be an option to everyone. Soil tests - always the best investment to begin with.</p><p>Resist the temptation to become greedy and try to hang onto a cow that really should be culled, they could die or the prices could plummet next year.</p><p>Parasite control, I purchase three easy way cattle oilers / mineral feeders this past year and eliminated my pinkeye. I know I should review my wormer choice and schedule.</p><p>Vaccinations I need to review my program and make sure that I am getting the best program I can have. It hurts more when they are worth so much.</p><p>These are just a few anyone have some others?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kjonesel, post: 1195457, member: 16842"] With the recent posts about the high cost of replacement heifers I believe we should all look at our operations and look for areas of improvement. In my operation I will be looking at reducing my number of days open, I know this one is difficult since I am 100% AI and my electrical contracting business has been very hectic along with my son leaving for college. Maybe synchronizing will be an option? Nutrition, I have been wanting to use a better mineral than the off the shelf mix from Rural King, maybe McNess is now worth its cost? Pasture improvement I incorporated alfalfa into 40 acres of my pasture and it sure made for awesome weight gains in my calf crop. This year I started using turkey litter and it was the best value in the way of fertilizer. But I have 100's of poultry houses within 25 miles of me something that may not be an option to everyone. Soil tests - always the best investment to begin with. Resist the temptation to become greedy and try to hang onto a cow that really should be culled, they could die or the prices could plummet next year. Parasite control, I purchase three easy way cattle oilers / mineral feeders this past year and eliminated my pinkeye. I know I should review my wormer choice and schedule. Vaccinations I need to review my program and make sure that I am getting the best program I can have. It hurts more when they are worth so much. These are just a few anyone have some others? [/QUOTE]
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