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<blockquote data-quote="jkwilson" data-source="post: 715577" data-attributes="member: 969"><p>My 2 cents from the school of "Doing Stupid Things for Years Without Learning my Lesson". I have a master's degree. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> </p><p></p><p>I'll reiterate that investing in handling facilities is the move you need to make. It is easier on you, better for the welfare of the animals, and it makes economic sense in the long run(assuming you don't buy a hydraulic system with an elaborate sweep and chute for a few cows). With handling facilities, you will treat the animals when they need it without risking injury to you or the animals. Preg checking can do so much to make your life easier. An observed breeding with matching palp date can give a pretty narrow window to watch for calving. Open cows can be culled (or the bull) before they spend the winter eating your feed.</p><p></p><p>It's hard to get the money an older cow that still raises a calf every year is worth. Sell them when they come up open on the preg check, they aren't making you any money, or you need room in the herd to replace them with a better animal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jkwilson, post: 715577, member: 969"] My 2 cents from the school of "Doing Stupid Things for Years Without Learning my Lesson". I have a master's degree. :oops: I'll reiterate that investing in handling facilities is the move you need to make. It is easier on you, better for the welfare of the animals, and it makes economic sense in the long run(assuming you don't buy a hydraulic system with an elaborate sweep and chute for a few cows). With handling facilities, you will treat the animals when they need it without risking injury to you or the animals. Preg checking can do so much to make your life easier. An observed breeding with matching palp date can give a pretty narrow window to watch for calving. Open cows can be culled (or the bull) before they spend the winter eating your feed. It's hard to get the money an older cow that still raises a calf every year is worth. Sell them when they come up open on the preg check, they aren't making you any money, or you need room in the herd to replace them with a better animal. [/QUOTE]
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