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Wow! What state is that? Wyoming? Seems crazy expensive.

Blotting will occur for several different reasons. Blots can occur where lines cross. For example if you brand an X, the X will hold extra heat right in the air-gap where the two bars are closer. We used to build some custom branding irons for customers and would put some relief cuts where the...

It seems that some brands grow with the cow and others don't. Not sure why that is? We usually brand after the calves are weaned and rarely get one that looks huge, but I have seen them. I have heard that some people have two sets of brands. A smaller set is used for branding younger cattle.

Brand registry is different depending on the state and county you are in. In states that have brand inspectors, there are a lot more regulations. We used to be in Colorado and the brand book is quite substantial running into hundreds of pages. I believe in Texas, brands are registered at the...

Hopefully it will help someone get a tank repaired and save them some money. When we had a problem with an MVE tank, it was out of warranty and MVE didn't want to tell is how to get it repaired. They just wanted to sell us a new tank. We asked who repaired their guaranteed tanks that went bad...

There is an article on our website that touches on this subject along with some good tips for safe and secure semen storage. The article offers guidance on securely storing bull semen in liquid nitrogen tanks to protect it from loss or damage. It emphasizes the importance of durable, fireproof...

You can get one re-vac'ed. This is the only place I know of that does it. Pioneer Industries 5778 E US 40 Plain Field, IN 46168 https://pioneerindinc.com/ They do a revac for $175. If the tank is too bad they tell you and send it back.

We put this video together here at Dickinson Cattle Co 3 years ago. It provides practical insights into designing cattle corrals that prioritize safety, animal welfare, and economic viability. It highlights the significance of curved chutes and alleys to encourage cattle movement by taking...

In Colorado Springs about 5 years ago, they were having a Texas Longhorn trail drive/parade downtown to promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. They had a cow jump the barrier and run down the sidewalk. She ran into the door of a bank. The cowboys roped her and drug her out. Made the national...

Yeah, We had a guy buy a cow from us. His first cow. He borrowed a 2 horse trailer from his neighbor and drove from South Carolina to Ohio to pick up the cow. He called us in a panic somewhere in North Carolina saying he stopped to water the cow and when he opened the door to put water in, the...

Most people don't think about gates coming open when they are hauling cattle, but it happens every day somewhere. We put a lock and sometimes even a chain around the door post when we haul them. Have seen it go south way too many times. The article discusses essential safety practices for...

Many times the plastic originates from dumpsters that don't have their lids shut. Cattle can thrive on all type of roughage and sometimes don't discriminate. A wayward bread wrapper might taste like bread to them. Sometimes they will pass it and other times it gets caught up in their rumen and...

Here is a good article that discusses the severe consequences of plastic ingestion in cattle, a problem often overlooked and difficult to diagnose. Plastic can block the digestive system, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, and eventually death. Diagnosis is challenging, and many cases...