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Opinions on selecting bulls..... How important are above average measurements? Is bigger always better? Or is there a sweet spot above minimums but not too big? Or are minimums there for a reason and anything above is fine? And is the popular opinion that the larger the measurement, the more...

If you use these products to bale high moisture hay, should u ever see a reduction in moisture levels? Or does it just "preserve" and % moisture does not come down?

Looking for some clarity on red color probability with regards to the wild type carriers....EE+. Q1. If a heterozygous black hided bull (red carrier) breeds a black hided EE+ cow.....what is the % probability of a red calf? Q2. If a black hided EE+ bull breeds a black hided EE+ cow....what is...

Interesting read: http://blog.ranchmanagement.com/the-nine-calf-cow/ Thoughts on article comments and breeding as 2 yr olds?

If u buy hay from a source that used a high moisture kit and baled at 5% higher than dry. Presumably, the bales will weigh more. Is it fair to expect that the bale weight should be adjusted accordingly to close to dry baling weight?

I have a herd of 60 cows. Synced 50 to time breed. Expect 50% conception. Bull to be turned out in a week. He will have to breed 25 that will be cycling tight together (ones that didnt stick from timed breeding) and 10 that were not synced. He is a 3 yr old that i would normally be comfortable...

Am using the CIDR fixed time 0-10 day program. I found online where it is not recommended to use on cows if they are less than 45 days post calving. It was on a news article and not the manufacturer. Does anyone know why? And what would be the implications of using on cows less than 45 days post...

Can anyone tell me what they think the defintion is and or description of a heifer bull is????