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I am not familiar with the Foscams or which version anyone is running. The thing to watch on any camera is the IP rating for dust and water resistance.  IP67 what we mostly have but IP66 is also good. The first system we bought were cheap cameras that didn't handle the barn conditions.  That...

LP is 5.25 as of 5 PM last night in our part of the world. Our LP guy said he needs a bodyguard. 

Are you using biodiesel? Is this newer equipment?

Thanks.  I thought he might be a pretty useful genuine bull.  Too bad he's PHA positive.

I was wondering what anyone thought of RumChata. Carlson I don't think it's about tearing you down.  As I said on another post it is much more valuable to hear from someone who has seen the bulls in person instead of reposting pictures other people have taken.  All of us can look at the various...

I should have added 1.60+ a dollar amount.  I would not sell these heifers for 1.60 as they are in moderate flesh and ready to go. I'm not sure of the exact dollar amount for this year right now.  I have been putting in all our of input costs and I keep coming up with more things to add.  We...

Thanks for the info. I've got lots of questions today! Did you see RumChata?  I think he's younger too.

It's a lot more useful to hear from someone that has seen the bulls in person than reposting other peoples pictures. MCC did you see anybody walking? What kind of frame size were you seeing?

We've got a strong set of replacement heifers weighing in that light 7 weight and the sale barn guys said they were worth 1.60 plus off the farm.  They are vet processed and will be going to one of their sales if not sold privately. This particular sale barn does a good job with their feeder...

How's he moving off that front end? The one picture makes him look really straight.  Is he deeper in person than he looks in the picture?

I thought it was only a 100x but I will have to dig it out.  If I remember right you can buy a brand new one for less than 350.00. I don't know much about them but know I wouldn't want to breed without one. 

I don't know the name of it.  It is really old and was one from the vet. I know it isn't fancy at all.  Just plug it in and turn to the right magnification. 

Limiman you are applying honest, rational thinking to a business that is not always that. In 30 years had a fair share of poor quality overextended semen.  I've had a couple good distributors pull back what I've bought when they've tested it themselves.  I think the synch programs help the poor...

We put together a camera dvr, 2 PTZs, 2 barn cams, and audio connected to the internet via CAT5 buried from about 380' from barn to house for about 3400.00.  We went with the high rated outdoor PTZ cameras with great night vision.  One has a wiper on it and both have heaters for the weather. ...

We are in Illinois.  We have heard Bobcats and now there are numerous reports of a mountain lion a few miles away.  Add in some reliable, as well as unreliable, sightings of a pair of wolves and I am concerned. The neighbors start calving before we do and unfortunately calving is not when they...

I should have asked a better question. Were you using something else that was not as effective?  Did you see the First Defense stop an outbreak? We struggled with a tough respiratory combo last year even though we treat all calves when they are born.  We did have tough weather so I can't say...

I was wondering about these as well.  We have a pretty solid routine but I am always looking to improve. What kind of problems were you having BK? What else are you giving? 

We've kept a few Monopolys for replacement.  We won't have any Monopoly first calf heifers this year for a good reason. I wouldn't take the chance on breeding her early.  There would be more than one factor working against you.  Milking ability, calving out of sync with the rest of first calf...

Since she is a Monopoly get that pelvis measured before you decide on a bull. How early is a little early assuming you are shooting for her to calve around 2.

Has it got any feeling in it's back legs at all?  Have you felt along the spine to feel any obvious gaps or problems? Does your vet recommend Bo-Se? Have you gotten colostrum in it?