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Based on that picture I think you made the right choice! That looks like more than just a bit of fluid to me- its located off center and maybe even a bit low to be just fluid build- up on the joint from a bump, in my opinion. I don't know the breeder, but why would they  even try to sell one in...

I wouldn't do it myself, but if you intend to, I would get something in writing from the breeder with some sort of guarantee and a vet's opinion in writing prior to purchase. Make the breeder stand behind any claims they make and agree on a specific time table regarding improvement in the...

Is that a typo or is it really $200 a unit??? Just curious.

Horses usually look kinda gangly at about a year too. The legs grow fast, they get hip high, and its not often their most photogenic stage. I think your guy is looking good for a young bull. You might find that adding beet pulp or full tank helps drop that rear flank. At his age, he is burning...

Roger is a great guy and really knows cattle. My sisters showed against his kids for county fair and state. I have watched him work with our judging teams and was super impressed with his knowledge and the way he worked with the kids. One thing I always noticed about the cattle his family showed...

It helps if you  keep in mind the bull's breeding, it will help you  target him for a show or sale. If you have shown his female siblings, you should have  a good jumping off point for how to get your bull into condition to compete. Yes, heifers are different, but it is a place to  start.

Agreed. Denver is a hard one because it is a winter show, and it is a bit easier to justify them being a bit heavy. My biggest issue is when it affects how they get out and move. They also need more hair to compete in Denver, it just depends what your target shows are and your overall goals as a...

You're welcome! There are tons of little tricks for developing young bulls and keeping old ones in fighting shape.  My tech has been invaluable when it comes to fertility issues. The rest I learned through lots of research and trial and error. When it comes to feeding a show bull, don't get...

Our tech always recommends you take the corn out of their diet at least 30 days before testing or collection, especially in young bulls. The corn makes the sperm act "drunk" and decreases motility. A fat bull often has a lower libido also. Adding vitamins A, D and E helps boost fertility. I have...

I don't know how competitive your county is, but around here (NW WI), we usually can get away with a pretty simple clip and fit job on the pairs. We clip off the cow's head and neck nice and short. This helps them look youthful and keeps them feminine. Our females never see a cooler, only fans...

I can guess who this was! ::) It did suck, but the same steer did very well at state, so it was easier to swallow! I didn't realize MN had this rule. Sounds like you will just have to hope for the best........and maybe become more involved in the process yourself? Good luck and hopefully you...

I just wanted to take a moment to post a couple of pics of a doeling we bred and plan to show heavily in the next few months. She is 6 months in the photos and is showing some awesome potential. Please feel free to comment, we are very proud of this one and hope others see the same things we do!

Most of our cute/funny livestock moments happen when my nephew is around! He is just 3 in the pics below.

Since it sounds like you already have a base of customers, put them to work for you! Social media and web presence are great (and pretty much necessary), but having happy customers tell others about you and what you do is priceless. You could have an open house and roll some of your  private...

Thanks for the response!

Thanks for the response! We don't name all our stock based on the year codes, we just pick a theme for the year. We all happen to be huge George Strait fans, so in honor of his farewell tour, we decided to use the titles of some of our faves. I know most people prefer the year code method, but...

Thanks Jason! I'm sure she will appreciate hearing that!

Thanks RSC!

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