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...
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...
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? ...
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...
by Kit Pharo | Apr 18, 2018 | Bull Sales
Our third and final spring bull sale is over – and the dust is beginning to settle. Considering the weather preceding the bull sale, we had a great turnout for our 28th Annual Colorado Bull Sale. Our pre-sale meeting with Peter Ballerstedt was very well attended...
by Kit Pharo | Apr 10, 2018 | Bull Sales
While most people just play the game, others change how the game is played. Those who change how the game is played are called Game Changers. They rewrite the rules. They see things differently. They reject the status quo ways of thinking and doing. They...