Mama_Mutschler":3991r4zs said:
I used the weight tape on him tonight and according to that it was at 77inches which would amount to something close to 1250 if I understand correctly how it works.
We usually do brush him straight forward.
No I did not see him casterated I was told that he was. That is something that I am looking into right now.
We are going to have the Vet come out on Monday and give him the full go over because everyone says the same thing.
I got a nose lead for him today to use until we can get a bull ring in him. He's gotten so big and I'm really starting to get worried.
Thanks for all the advice. I'll keep you posted.
Look, I know you might think I am sounding like I am nagging, or sounding like a broken record - but listen to you - just the way you are writing.
Now you are saying that you are worried. This animal has your number and he is more than it seems you or your daughter can handle.
You are apparently also showing other animals as well if I read you correctly.
You have been adding extra work on this animal for nearly a month now - work, time and probably some money that could have been spent on the other animals.
I figure you are up against a rock - or at least a hard spot. What you put into this animal, you could have put into the other(s).
I also figure you are a bit scared of this guy. Nothing to be ashamed of if true. And by the way - HE KNOWS IT!
Time to eat this one in my opinion - cut your losses. Now it's extra vet bills to boot.
If he needs to be cut again - it will set him back and yet again you will have more time and more money in this thing. Cattle are every where and the worst thing you can do is fall in love with one.
If he does not need to be cut he still looks staggy and that will go against you. Good beef animal - but I figure as show he is going downhill not up.
Cattle are stupid, stubborn, and love to take up your extra available time. I been following this for a month now. I figure he is eating material. Hold the vet and haul him to the big pasture in the sky - he'll taste good with a little extra finish.
You can take this the right way or you can take it the wrong way - but show folks are the worst for doing this type of thing and in the end it costs you.
Even if he was the greatest thing going, if you cannot handle him you are in trouble - I would not be surprized if he hurt you or your daughter. And he ain't getting any smaller. And for what? A ribbon and some money?
That's the last from me on this one - best thoughts - take care.
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