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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 24377" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>Said it before, will say it again:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><br /> 1. Buy KNOWN quality stock from a KNOWN quality breeder.<br /> 2. The BULL is 1/2 or more of your offspring crop--select the best.<br /> 3. Inspect seller's operation for quality care.<br /> 4. Evaluate the BULL's offspring--clue to his quality.<br /> 5. NEVER buy <u>breeding</u> stock at SALE BARN!<br /> 6. Purchase the best bull you can afford; otherwise, A.I. (also need a quality clean-up bull).<br /> 7. Quarantine ALL new arrivals to your place before mixing with existing herd.<br /> 8. Keep your own place clean and neat and reduce chances for calf or adult cattle problems.<br /> 9. NEVER breed 1st calf heifer TOO YOUNG! If she was inadvertently bred too young; ABORT!<br /> 10. Make sure your 1st calf heifers DO NOT get bred by a bull that sires LARGE calves.<br /> 11. Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.<br /> 12. Ensure ALL vaccinations and de-worming are current for your new arrivals and the rest of your herd: costs very little compared to sick or dead animal loss.<br /> 13. Your operation is judged by the quality of your breeding stock: you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear!<br /> 14. If a "neighbor" is wanting to sell you something, read between the lines, if he/she can't document the health prevention care of the animal then chances are it wasn't done.<br /> 15. Never lease or purchase a bull that has not been semen tested with quality semen--you not only lose "time" you may have to re-breed in current season with additional costs.<br /> 16. Just because a cow, heifer, or bull "looks" good doesn't mean he/she IS good!<br /> 17. Select only the breed or crosses that will benefit your program and marketing opportunities. If you are breeding/raising for a "nitch" market, be fully aware of the pros and cons of such operation.<br /> 18. ONE calf or cow lost due to improper breeding, sanitation, or other "natural cause" is ONE TOO Many!<br /> 19. Etc., etc.</li> </ul><p></p><p> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 24377, member: 9"] Said it before, will say it again: [list] 1. Buy KNOWN quality stock from a KNOWN quality breeder. 2. The BULL is 1/2 or more of your offspring crop--select the best. 3. Inspect seller's operation for quality care. 4. Evaluate the BULL's offspring--clue to his quality. 5. NEVER buy [u]breeding[/u] stock at SALE BARN! 6. Purchase the best bull you can afford; otherwise, A.I. (also need a quality clean-up bull). 7. Quarantine ALL new arrivals to your place before mixing with existing herd. 8. Keep your own place clean and neat and reduce chances for calf or adult cattle problems. 9. NEVER breed 1st calf heifer TOO YOUNG! If she was inadvertently bred too young; ABORT! 10. Make sure your 1st calf heifers DO NOT get bred by a bull that sires LARGE calves. 11. Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 12. Ensure ALL vaccinations and de-worming are current for your new arrivals and the rest of your herd: costs very little compared to sick or dead animal loss. 13. Your operation is judged by the quality of your breeding stock: you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear! 14. If a "neighbor" is wanting to sell you something, read between the lines, if he/she can't document the health prevention care of the animal then chances are it wasn't done. 15. Never lease or purchase a bull that has not been semen tested with quality semen--you not only lose "time" you may have to re-breed in current season with additional costs. 16. Just because a cow, heifer, or bull "looks" good doesn't mean he/she IS good! 17. Select only the breed or crosses that will benefit your program and marketing opportunities. If you are breeding/raising for a "nitch" market, be fully aware of the pros and cons of such operation. 18. ONE calf or cow lost due to improper breeding, sanitation, or other "natural cause" is ONE TOO Many! 19. Etc., etc. [/list] :) [/QUOTE]
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