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When Charlied called me the other morning to tell me what he had to do I felt completely helpless.  I basically had 48 hours to try and make some phone calls to see if I could help him out.  We all have our differences on this board but we are all each other's "peeps" and if you need to get...

Here are the phone numbers that I have if anyone wants to contact Charlie.  830-237-2582 or 830-537-4430 or 830-537-3990. 

My intention is not to try and plug somebody's sale but to make a comment on the loss of a pool of genetics that have had a huge influence on the Maine breed.  Due to hard times i.e. drought and economy,  Charlie Phillip of Boerne, Texas has no option but to sell his cowherd.  He will be selling...

I had a consignment calf that was delivered the other day and I was laughing at her during the rain storm. She HATES the rain and kept running back and forth into the barn.  Finally she just stood in the doorway and stamped her feet like a frustrated deer.  I have no idea why but I laughed at...

Spirit Horse by Alan S. Evens.  I just finished this book, it's new.  I really enjoyed this read.  It was very hard to put down.  I gave me some great historical insight into the wild mustangs and the native Americans.  I would highly recommend.

Trust me, that bull's hind leg was not "photo-shopped" to make it look that way.  That blame goes EITHER to the fitter who didn't really have much hair to work with and maybe wanted the bull to appear like he had some angle to his pasterns OR that is simply how the bull is made.  Nobody with the...

Actually, not a bad photo shop job.  It's simply a fabulous example of using the right lighting, correct angle, a good fit job and putting on some body condition.  Or more simply put, it's a picture taken by a true professional.  I would say that there is more than three months difference...

Don't give up but don't go too fast, like you said.  Charging is a response and is a fear reaction in most cases.  He obviously does NOT like his head touched so don't touch his head anymore. Find a spot on his body this is your "approach" location.  You need to choose a spot that he loves to...

I have no idea what the grass is like and the typical summer weather in Wisconsin but here are some things to maybe keep in mind.  You can rotate more often durig the spring and rainy season than later in the summer.  There are some GREAT electric fence "things" out there that will be an upfront...

There are some Angus that carry a red gene but they are tracked and noted by the Association.  I would find it very hard to believe that they would not have tested Lutton.

Ouch!  Ask a simple question and look what it gets you!  I guess the answer to your question is you can breed her without any risk to the cow.  If she breeds back and will be calving when you want her to then that is great and a sign that your are raising females that are not only fertile but...

Well, I would not try to graft it onto the female that you are getting close to weaning a calf off of.  It would be very hard to graft one that has a calf that age.  I personally would recommend going the bottle feeding route or finding a nurse cow that has just recently freshened as well.  If...

The fluid on the hind leg joint (hock) is called sinovial fluid (not sure of spelling). This fluid builds up in an area where there is injury or stress and in most cases, no matter how many times you drain it, it will just keep filling up because the injury or damage still exists.  You see this...

Tex, I can't give you a factual answer to that question but I don't know why it would change the BW expecially if the females are bred for calving ease.  I am guessing this would be a good question for KNABE. Juli

I wondered that too, Jill.  No big deal though.  I wondered if that meant that we can't post calf pictures on the forum page.

No I wasn't there.  There were some kids from my area that borrowed our trailer.

A package of three 5ml. units is $1000.  The 2ml straws are $115 each.

Well we officially have sexed semen from Gigolo Joe so for all of you that either called or PM'd me, give me a PM if you are still interested.  <party>  Gigolo Joe is currently at Trans Ova for sexed semen collection.  All sexed semen will be shipped from Trans Ova.  If you are using the semen...

Actually, the best part of that whole wardrobe story was the video producers trying to get those guys to take their hats off at the dinner table.  I am not sure but I think that Jirl's hat is a permanent fixture.  You would have to ask his wife but I am pretty willing to bet that he doesn't even...

I completely agree with CAB.  I think that an alcohol block would be a great help to this cow.  They will still pass the placenta in most cases but you need to stop the straining.  I would do this asap...might save you hauling her anywhere and causing any more stress. Sounds like the calf is...