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    Ethanol byproducts could increase polio in cattle

    The fact that polio is a concern with distillers byproducts is not particularly breaking news. The feedlot industry has been keenly aware of it for a long time now and it's well undestood that this is a limiting factor.
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    Watched bred cows sell today

    Yep. Lock, stock and barrell. Selling the Ohio herd real soon in a dispersal too. Family splitting up the assets and re-tooling, I guess.
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    Watched bred cows sell today

    Well, the freight addition still makes those cows priced nicely compared to Nebraska, if they were the same quality and could acclimate. Don't know that I'm brave enough on the latter point. My cow numbers are small potatoes and I need quality and no hickups. Can't afford mistakes. I was...
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    Watched bred cows sell today

    Heck of a bargain compared to northern prices. Big question is what kind of cows and would they fit a guy's herd? Let's say I wanted to buy predominantly Angus cows with no ear. Good quality, middle of the road cows. Do those exist down there and do they fall into that price range? Sounds...
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    WRECK

    If you're going to turn the bull in anyway, why not turn him in right away? You could always DNA parentage test for A.I.-sired versus natural-sired calves on that many head. Just a thought, but I imagine your game plan is already under way and you're satisfied with it. Don't worry about the...
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    Need expert help please !

    Heiferettes are not spayed heifers as far as any definition I've ever run into, Sir Loin. Not trying to be argumentative, here. Heiferettes are typically cows that have had one calf. Before the days of dentition work in the packing plants, and certainly before age and source verification was...
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    Soap

    You missed the key words there, Soap. "Retained Ownership". :nod: Wouldn't want to cut you out of the profit on the deal... :roll:
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    Soap

    Those open heifers are some of the best feeding creatures you can have in a feedlot. They convert feed rather well, gain a lot per day and tend to grade on the rail better than expected. I think that some ranchers ought to consider retaining ownership on those heifers in a feedlot. Of course...
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    Its over and it went great

    Looks like they mixed in a few blacks? Possible measure taken to keep the buyers in the seats? :lol2: :nod: No, no. I'm just harrassing you, BRG. :D Glad to hear that the sale came off as everyone had hoped. Excellent situation all the way around.
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    Questions for those "in the know"

    There are a lot of ranches that aren't too far from town. If you have enough energy to work a ranch job all day and be social in the evening then you can probably figure out a way to have human contact and be involved in a community. Working 7 am to 6 pm has a way of wearing a body out to...
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    Artificial Insemination

    Seems like if a guy wants to have a friend help him out with his A.I. program while he coaches basketball then he is a right-minded fellow that is trying to do good things for his cows and good things for kids that need a quality coach. Sometimes we just can't commit as many resources and time...
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    What's it take?

    I have a small handful of cows that I run on the side and their care is in the hands of a buddy of mine. I hope to grow those few cows into a cow-calf enterprise but do not have delusions of buying a ranch to run them on. I'll have to find another partner to take cows in when I quickly outgrow...
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    What's it take?

    Unfortunately, the suit and tie cowboys have a lot better start on reaching the dream than the ranch hands. Just the sad truth of it, even though the hands deserve a shot at it too.
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    trailer floor

    I'm no trucker, but I've driven by as many semis on the interstates as anyone. I never see the cattle moving around in there, they just stand. Therefore, I'm lead to believe that traction is not a huge issue on aluminum floors. Maybe a little wet wood shavings would make you feel good about...
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    Capitalize on calf implants

    Shortgrass, I would make a guess that your white nosed Chars are eating up the scales compared to conventional blacks. Don't know how much you are seeing as a discount, but weight is likely in your favor to help adjust the net return. Now compared to real good blacks, oh I'd hate to say you...
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    some white faced pictures...

    You like your horses and cattle to have some white on them. Good shots and I like that bull. Thanks.
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    McCumber Angus

    The Tastad family (McCumber Angus) is one fine family of Angus breeders. Just wonderful people and as pleasant to be around as anyone ever was. The cattle are excellent and I'd recommend them highly. Of course, decide for yourself but don't miss the chance to meet these folks and take a look...
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    Source and Age Verification

    IMI Global is very reputable. You'd have a hard time finding a more reputable outfit in age/source verification. You may wish to compare prices as they are not all the same from company to company.
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    Cole Creek Cedar Ridge 1V

    Well, then that's good. If the statement is not meant to run down others then I can see how it would be a statement intended to show how his genetics are unique. Have a great day all!
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    Cole Creek Cedar Ridge 1V

    Seems like another radical statement. Running down other cattle from other programs in order to promote one's own outfit. Turns me off right away and I need not read further. Just my own thoughts on it.
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