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I have been in connected to cows for a long long, long time in one form or another, either owning them or doing business with those that own them. In all those years, the prevailing coffee shop banter has been how we are all losing our shirts. I don’t believe that. My buddy, who doesn’t own a...

Free trip to the ER?? Not trying to tell you how to run yer business but I think your leaving money on the table. I might suggest, um, $0.50 per loaded mile?

So, with the arrival of the last calf safe and sound down by the crick, one more calving season draws to a close. As I was stuffing my raunchy, vile, stinking, stiff, putrid Carhart calving overalls, that for some reason I never get washed until calving is done, into the Maytag, I had a brief...

(Thought if I just called it pinkeye nobody would read my post.) We've been pretty fortunate this year so far, but I just turned them in to the big pasture with lots of tall grass and now just watching and waiting. Over the years it seemed that most (not all), the cases were in the left eye...

I mentioned this book to my wife and she was able to find a copy for me. I first read this about 20 years ago but with my memory as good as it is, it's all new to me!! Cool story!

Looking at a new Frontier aluminum stock trailer. It's parked beside a new Sundowner. Crawled in under and around and I understand that the Frontier is a cheaper trailer because its a cheaper trailer, but I'm pretty easy to please as long as they are SAFE. I do NOT want problems on the road. Any...

I guess I'm dating myself, but I barely remember reading about the drug just about the time it was pulled. Anybody remember using it? Claims? Comparable products offered when banned?

What do these types of agreements look like in your area? Feed costs / plus yardage / plus live calf incentive? How are the vet bills etc handled? As a rule, does everyone still remain friends after these deals?

Ok, so I'm in the grocery store again and always cruise the meat aisle. Great big sign boasting their meat is certified humanely raised. ( don't get me wrong, I think any animal should be humanely raised and I do my best to practice that here at our ranch...), However, Right next to the meat...

We were in Costco the other day, (only bearable because Princess Auto is Right next door!) and always go to the meat case and watch what people are putting into their carts. I saw this. Does anyone else find this odd? http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/lklcows/media/Costso_zpshwwffuvv.jpg.html...

Heard that there was a merger between ADM and QLF. Based on your username I'm assuming this would affect you? If ya don't mind me asking, whats your thoughts?

I have seen one of these and like the idea of the fabric roof and solid wall construction. They are bright, clear span and simple and will add to the aesthetics of our yard. Problem is, the company (in Edmonton AB), no longer makes them any more. Anybody know of who may still fabricate these? Or...

A very beautiful, fun, smart lady, my best friend, said she will spend the rest of her life with me. So now the planning begins................ August 2015, probably here at the ranch, not the first time for either of us so somewhere between the "Royal Wedding" and city hall. A respectful...

So here's the deal. My wife and I are planning on buying two weanling foals this fall from a breeder/trainer whose judgement I trust. I asked him if a guy like me, (no horse experience but around livestock/cattle all my life), could train these horses to just take us out and check cows. No...

A friend of mine is considering dispersing her purebred cowherd this fall. Has anyone had experience in hiring someone to manage a sale? Probably going to rent the local sales facility and their staff on sale day so that portion is looked after but will need to hire someone to manage / promote...

Good News!, Was in Brooks AB yesterday it was 24C. Finally that winter is over !!! The bad news though, is an early start to the winter of 2014-2015 starting tomorrow with snow predicted for Saturday.

So when the nice weather comes I have this tendency to cook outside over an open fire. Mrs. bought me a new dutch oven for my birthday (to add to my other cast iron cookware). Any tried and true stew or bread recipes out there?

What does everybody use for weighing newborns? Using the bathroom scales but would like something more accurate. Nasco had a pretty good sling years ago that would strap front and back so the little duffer wouldn't slipout. Lent that one out, never saw it again and to use the slings available...

So, is 33 degrees in the hole in like a lamb or lion?

Gong to Nashville to work the trade show for a few days. I'll have precious little time to cruise the event. Who are the "must see" displays?