shorthorns

[kfacres]

and so my below average shorthorn luck will continue...

Our best cow (first one to calve every year, raises the biggest/ best calf, never sold a calf from her, of either sex, etc,. etc...  found dead 2 days ago at 7 or 8 years old.  Good thing we had a life insurance policy on here; and as part of the deal a vet had to be involved.  He thought as fast as she went down, with no sign- twisted stomach.  But we had to send her in to be posted, as per the insurance policy..

Lab reports back, that she's carrying twins, which are full term and ready to be born, due 9-1.  So how, the calves are rotating into position, and due to a lack of room- they somehow pinch off an artery, or nerve or something, and bam kills the cow instantely... 

If I didn't have terrible luck, I wouldn't have any at all....  Bad thing, we didn't have her insured for quite what she was worth in her life, nor did we have a compensation for the twins she was carrying, that we knew nothing about-- especially with the market it is right now...  But hey, something is FAR better than nothing...

To continue, I had only two straws of Mission semen, that I used on my best 2 cows... and this was one of them...

O well, atleast I've got 2 daughters of hers, and some granddaughters... 

one more thing to ponder.. our last cow to calve last fall had a set of twins, as well as the first on this year?????  We'll see how the rest of our fall calving goes...  i hear the cows got some 'belly' to them...  Musta been that Bad SOB who AI'd them, got a little too much swimmer in there!???

 

[sue]

I have never seen a purebred shorthorn bull like Complete and there is probably good reason. He is a unique bull
Josh

He looks good for sure.  If Sue will recall, in a phone call, I said, "what I'm looking for is a Purebred "Complete."   
Is any one out there using him in an upgrading program?

Ryan
I think I did mention complete's little brother in Ohio- however I thought you need a breeding bull this fall.?  Your in a good position to purchase fall possession on any of the bulls ? However you have alot of eagle influence now too? 

 

[kane1598]

Going back to the original message, we have dealt with some of the major operations. I highly recommend Cyclone Trace Cattle company. And i say that not only becuase i have had great success with them, but also because of how highly they value their customers. No matter what sort of money you spend, they treat everyone with a great amount of respect. John Hagie and Pete Hunter would be happy to discuss things with you at any time, their contact  information is on the website www.cyclonetrace.com. The fitting team and management of the cattle is second to none, and this year they have thier deepest set of heifers yet. But what is most important is that you do whatever makes you the most comfortable. Do your research, I have a feeling this is going to be another great year to be in the shorthorn breed. If you have any questions in particular, feel free to pm me.

 

[trevorgreycattleco]

Here is a pic of the maternal brother to Complete takin this morning. Its with my phone and he was having a big old time at the moment. He finally stood still long enough to get this. He is not mean at all. The bred heifer behind him is sired by 329. Durham red. Bred back to 329. Not the best pic butyou can get a look.

 

[trevorgreycattleco]

I know his front legs looked weird but they are good. Just the pic. Both feet point forward.

 

[JTM]

Wow, he is really looking good. Grown really well!

 

[Cannondale]

im looking for a shorthorn heifer that will win and produce good calves where should i go

Check out Cannondale Primetime Production sale.  Some powerful heifers out of an elite two time national champion bull. 

 

[RyanChandler]

If you look at ost of the recent winners the genetics are all very similar.  With as many embryo's that are sold with the same genetics you would think their would be a more diverse herd prefix's in the winners circle. 

I've wondered this for yrs.  Corruption is the only logical explanation.