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I've already totally transitioned away from corn.  I probably will help my nephew & niece with their show projects, but most likely those will be the only animals on any type of supplemental feed.  I'm even going to go so far as to attempt to get by with only feeding a very limited amount of hay...

4 or less oz of soy oil typically will not get them too loose... I agree totally.  However, 1-2 oz or even up to 4, probably isn't going to be enough to produce 4 lb per day gains all by itself.  I know, I've been there & tried it.  However, 2 lbs of rice bran + 1 lb of Sure Champ/Show Bloom...

I agree about the green grass.  The best time to harvest is May - Oct.  June & July seem to work the best.  Not sure what causes a "gamey" taste, but I think that it has more to do with age & breed/type.  Mine have a good flavor, but it's not "gamey" & the other producers that I've tried were...

I totally agree about the body temp, which is why I said "some ice" & "cool, but not too cold".  However, if heat is slowing the rate of gain, then cool drinking water, cooling the feed, cooling with fans, and whatever else you can do to "cool" the calf is going to be a huge plus.  Just don't...

I am no expert, but here is what I'd do... Implant him if not already done. Keep the critter cool, as much as possible, but not hot ot even too cold (if weight is more important than hair). Add some ice to his drinking water to keep it cool, but not too cold. If you wet the feed or beet pulp...

That has been my experience as well.  After eating grassfed for 2 straight weeks, I was shocked at how bland the catered grainfed beef tasted at the NAILE Lowline dinner.  My first experience eating grassfed burger was at Cindy Jackson's in west central Indiana.  It was 50% Lowline & 50%...

I signed up to follow your page.  I don't do facebook much, as I seem to spend too much time online as it is, but I really do like your cattle page.  At some point, I probably should do one myself.  Looks like it could be a pretty effective marketing tool & a good way to keep up with other...

knabe, I actually posted this in hopes that you would reply, so that I could read your opinion.  I appreciate your take on things & what you bring to this discussion board!   

Based on what?  I know quite a few people who would tell you that you are totally WRONG, including me.  Even some diehard local grainfed cattle producers have admitted that good grassfed beef does have a very good taste.  I also know many who have said that different grassfed beed products were...

Found this article interesting, & even though it's focus is more about dairy, I wanted to share a link to the story... http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/20110630_usda-finds-in-favor-of-grass-fed-cows

I do like a lot of things about Wildside, but I don't know that I would go as far as call Wild Side "old school".  What I more or less said was that he's one of the closest current Shorthorn bulls to being "old school" & he is IMHO. But, a true 1950's - 1960's type he's probably not.   Still...

If you could visit, that would be great!  I need some good eyes to critique my cattle & tell me what I need to improve upon.  I like hearing input from others & learning something new.  You might be in shock when you see just how "commercial" our operation is.  The only white fence that you...

Arguing about what breed would cross better would be like us fighting over which conference is king in college football.  Obviously, it's the SEC, IMHO, but I somehow get the feeling that you would not agree.  I could even bring up all of the consecutive championships that the SEC has won (and...

Hi, Del.  If we aren't on the same page, it's close enough.  Btw, if you ever want to mix it up, you might consider crossing your Aurbacs with Murray Grey or White Park or some real good baldies or Devon.    South Devon, Galloway, Irish Blacks or even Highlands could also work with the right...

Really depends upon the definition of Angus.  If you are talking Oldhe type stuff, Lowline & even some lines like TC Stockman, I'd agree that they do cross well with most anything.  But, in my opinion, I would not call all Angus or Red Angus king of anything.  Especially the 1,800-2,200 lb...

Thanks for doing the conversions Okotoks!  I knew it was 2.2 something, but you doing that saved me some time.   Aussie... 1st, I want to be totally clear that I am not promoting fullblood Lowlines in this post.  I am promoting frame 4 cattle.  I've never seen a frame 4 fullblood Lowline...

That makes sense.  Now some more questions... What type of growth rates do see with these "exploding" calves? What are the weaning & the finishing weights? How do they grade (USDA choice?)? What is the exact average age of the grass finished yearlings & how long are they grazed to finish...

"Nice to see you back on the board, TJ. I wish everyone would take a closer look at REA/ 100 wt. If you dont understand this then ask .. Sue, glad that you chimed in.  Your Shorthorn herd is a almost perfect model, IMHO, for getting the Shorthorn breed headed in the right direction.  Lower...

And chalk up less $$ that needs to be invested in facilities & equipment as another plus for smaller cattle.  I've been on both extremes so I know.  As our cattle got bigger in the 80's we had to invest more $ on upgrades.  However, with smaller cattle, I can get by with next to nothing for more...

If they are currently "fat", how are they going to "explode" when they get on better pasture?  Not doubting you, but that sounds like a contradiction, unless you are talking about them being even fatter too.  I can only assume that you are implying that they are somewhat stunted during their...