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    Implanting Heifers ?

    Interesting read. I think some of what we see in the field goes to show there are a lot of factors to what we see. Beyond the implant, feed, mineral, and handling all affect some of the same things.
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    Mixing bulls

    I actually use a Magnesium supplement on myself called "Calm". It really helps me sleep, feel less stressed and makes me much less moody according to my wife. So, maybe your customer has validity in this?
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    Embryo calves... Ultrasound IMF versus actual

    Marbling is a big factor for us. We direct market beef. I noticed some embryo bull calves at a sale with really decent to good epd's for it. However, the measured IMF wasn't compared to non flushed calves. WSU has done some work showing nutritional effects en utero on actual IMF for the...
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    Technologies that will go...or not

    As far as antibiotics, I think you'll see a lot of cases where the vet scripts things for ranches and producers rather than total elimination of access.
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    Technologies that will go...or not

    Animal ID with more "range" to read from... How handy would that be for tracking lost cattle?
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    Technologies that will go...or not

    There are many ways of "Pregging without a sleeve". For less than $3.00 per head, we can draw blood samples and find out. Also, watching the cows or turning a cleanup kind of bull in and watching..... mrj, your observations on calf reactions to branding kind of interest me. And, it seems to me...
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    Technologies that will go...or not

    I agree... Heck, I have irrigated pastures within 15 miles of home. I could see using a drone to "Run over" and check the cows.
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    Pregging

    I like how you think. Huge computer problems this last month... Well, that and theft issues. So, I have been away from here.
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    Pregging

    Interesting topic in Cow Talk on Facebook. Do you preg? It evolved into methods. I've been interested in biopryne blood draw. Turns out the test is $2.50/head at one nearby lab. Not sure on shipping or materials. I do like the flexibility of not having to schedule a vet. Some other...
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    Do most ranchers still brand their cattle or only use ear tags?

    With longhorns, I'd rope them or Use a gate with a butt rope.
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    Do most ranchers still brand their cattle or only use ear tags?

    I'm surprised no one has said, "You don't need a chute to Brand Cattle"
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    Even a blind pig....

    Yes
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    Do most ranchers still brand their cattle or only use ear tags?

    Most Ranchers do, many Farmers don't
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    Even a blind pig....

    Congratulations! I am biased... Very Biased, but enjoy that Powder River Product!
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    DANG! Almost

    Well, I just found out 8 days ago that the place I was expecting to buy sold. I've been on it for 16 years as my primary wintering place. The owners always said they want me to buy it. I almost had it done about 5 years ago. But, a major meat shop shorted me almost $50K and it put that on hold...
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    Topp Herefords

    There is solid gold in that there. I've been to a number of WSU and OSU deals where they talk about the effect of nutritional plane of grading. The first study was like on 400 pound calves. If you starve 400 pound calves, there is a tremendous difference in the grading on these calves later...
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    Topp Herefords

    Things have changed. With cheap feed, "Weight is the first premium" has never been more true. I held cattle we don't direct market for a few months this winter waiting for the market to come back a bit. It has. The Grading curve has changed. I hit about 85% choice to prime. I keep a really good...
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    thinking outside the box

    Jigs, I feel you are actually asking two different questions. I have done combinations of both. The answer to feeding always comes down to three things. Feed cost, risk management and, do you know what a finished animal looks like for the market you are selling it to. Cattle feeding and...
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    News From Oregon???? Standoff????

    I watched that part 20 times. I felt he was shot after reaching for his waist. Some friends felt he reached for his waist as a result of a shot fired at him. It seems the interpretation of the video tends to follow peoples preconceived notion of what likely happened. I'm truly sad a life was...
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    News From Oregon???? Standoff????

    I guess I'm not following this side of the board enough to really understand what you are saying here. I will say, there are other reports that contradict the "Hands in the air". I am saddened a life was lost. I am not surprised. My father explained to me the seriousness of having a gun at a...
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