by Kit Pharo | Aug 3, 2016 | Kit Pharo
We have not seen a true bottom of a cattle cycle since 1996. That was 20 years ago. While most cattlemen whined and complained about the low prices, a few took advantage of the situation. There have always been more opportunities to advance in a down market than...
by Kit Pharo | Aug 1, 2016 | Kit Pharo
I guess it is time for me to share my two cent’s worth… Growing up in the 1960s, Tom Lasater was my mentor and hero. He had an ad every month on the inside cover of the Western Livestock Journal – where he shared his philosophies, as well as pictures of his cattle....
by Kit Pharo | Jul 27, 2016 | Kit Pharo
Question: “In regards to fly resistance… since flies are attracted to testosterone, how do you ensure that in selecting for fly resistance in your bulls you are not inadvertently selecting low testosterone bulls?” Answer: Good question. Several things come to mind. 1)...
by Kit Pharo | Jul 27, 2016 | Kit Pharo
Q and A – By Kit Pharo Kit@PharoCattle.com Question: “In regards to fly resistance… since flies are attracted to testosterone, how do you ensure that in selecting for fly resistance in your bulls you are not inadvertently selecting low testosterone bulls?” Answer:...
by Kit Pharo | Jul 27, 2016 | Bull Workdays, Kit Pharo
Bull Workdays – We will be working our bulls in late August in preparation for our three fall bull sales — and YOU ARE INVITED to join us. We will have one bull workday in Ohio on Saturday, August 20th. We have considered having a Herd Quitter meeting Friday night. We...
by Kit Pharo | Jul 20, 2016 | Kit Pharo
The hottest topic within the beef industry right now is fly control. When confronted with a problem, most producers are quick to spend an inordinate amount of time, energy and money treating the symptoms – while they totally ignore the problem. Folks, if we never work...
