The Up-Periscope Syndrome –

by Kit Pharo | Feb 10, 2021 | Bull Sales, Cowboy Logic, Kit Pharo, Sale

A periscope is a very handy instrument used to observe activity above the water’s surface from a submerged submarine.   When the command “up periscope” is given the periscope is raised for use.   Once in place, it has the ability to swivel around...

Sex Is NOT Work

by Kit Pharo | Feb 8, 2021 | Bull Sales, Bull Workdays

Have you ever heard a veterinarian or a seedstock producer caution against overworking a bull, especially a young bull?   What do they mean?   How can you overwork a bull?   When someone advises you against overworking a bull, they are...

Seems A Little Early –

by Kit Pharo | Feb 3, 2021 | Bull Sales, Bull Workdays, Sale

I look in on a couple of internet discussion forums on a regular basis just to see what the status quo whiz kids are saying and thinking.   On Monday, February 1st, one discussion forum started a thread on “Horn Fly Control.”   Really?  ...

Annual Cow Cost

by Kit Pharo | Jan 27, 2021 | Bull Sales, Bull Workdays, Kit Pharo, Sale

I recently read an article in a beef publication that quoted Stan Bevers who is a ranch economist in Texas.   Stan said, “The average cow cost in the late 1980s and early 1990s was about $365 per year.”   In other words, every calf had to sell...

Question and Answer –

by Kit Pharo | Jan 21, 2021 | PCC® Update

Question: What do you think the optimal % of body weight weaned should be for a cowherd? Answer: Let me begin by saying, just about anything is possible if we are willing to reduce stocking rates and spend enough on extra feed and special care.   For...