Good day

[vk2024]

Hello my name is Vince and I am looking to start a small commercial cattle ranching operation in Saskatchewan, Canada, I am eager to learn and discover through these forums.

Thanks
-V

 

[A.J.]

Welcome from Tennessee! There are several folks on here from Canada that might be in your neck of the woods.

 

[Dsth]

Welcome to the Cattle Today forum. hope you get all your questions answered as you get started. It is generally a great piece of information if you add your location to your profile.

 

[MrChevy]

Hello my name is Vince and I am looking to start a small commercial cattle ranching operation in Saskatchewan, Canada, I am eager to learn and discover through these forums.

Thanks
-V

Howdy. What are your plans to get started? Do you know anything about cattle or just going to learn as you go?

 

[vk2024]

Howdy. What are your plans to get started? Do you know anything about cattle or just going to learn as you go?

Hi MrChevy, I have basic livestock knowledge so lots of research and assistance. I want to spend the first 2 years building a small herd , start by purchasing a few cow/calf pairs and several weaning calves, I plan on an AI program through my local vet for the first few years to keep input costs down (running a bull to breed a small amount of cows doesn't seem feasible). Any tips or recommendations would be appreciated. This is just an initial though .. i don't have allot of $$$ to buy adult livestock as i need to think about other ranch expenses. Thanks

 

[TexasJerseyMilker]

What breeds do you like?

 

[vk2024]

I prefer Angus or Simmental, cross-bred options always on the table. i just like the way they look and seem to hear allot of great things.

 

[MrChevy]

Hi MrChevy, I have basic livestock knowledge so lots of research and assistance. I want to spend the first 2 years building a small herd , start by purchasing a few cow/calf pairs and several weaning calves, I plan on an AI program through my local vet for the first few years to keep input costs down (running a bull to breed a small amount of cows doesn't seem feasible). Any tips or recommendations would be appreciated. This is just an initial though .. i don't have allot of $$$ to buy adult livestock as i need to think about other ranch expenses. Thanks

Sounds like you have a good plan.