Herd Quitter® Blog
Successful People
As a coach, I am constantly telling my athletes to make sure they are hanging with the “right” crowd. Not only does this help them stay out of trouble, but it also encourages them to be successful. Shane Parrish shared something similar in his blog this week: “Being...
Mum’s the Word
An essential part of the bull selection process is to evaluate the dam of the bull you’re considering. Study her calving record (calves on time every year) Make sure she has a good, functional udder She must be feminine and maternal She needs to be easy-fleshing and...
We Believe
A positive attitude is contagious. Unfortunately, a negative attitude is just as contagious. Happy and successful people, for the most part, hang out with other happy and successful people. They push one another to be all they can be.
Self-Development
I have seen some of the most talented kids squander their skills. Most of the time, it’s because they were praised for their talents instead of their work ethic. Once they couldn’t succeed on talent alone, they lost interest. Sunday Firesides took up this topic in...
Balance
Balance is a term that is often used flippantly. Everyone likes to talk about it – but very few can tell us what balance means to them. When evaluating livestock, balance means several things to me. Allow me to expound. Physiological Balance — where all the body parts...
Canadian Cooperative Herd
This is 305L with her second calf. She is a beautiful cow that calved here unassisted as a first-calver in 2025. Her first calf is being forage-developed with his brothers in preparation for our first-ever Canadian bull sale. These cattle are a testament to Pharo...
John Crimber’s Lesson for Old Bears
No matter who you are or what you do, there are probably a few things you can learn from John Crimber, the cocky 20-year-old bull rider from Texas. Allow me to share a few observations from the recent PBR Finals. John Crimber is very sure of himself! He loves riding...
We Believe
Most people are frightened by new ideas because new ideas threaten what they already know and understand. New ideas are the enemy of the status quo. In contrast, Herd Quitters thrive on new ideas. Dare to be a Herd Quitter®.
Calving at PCC® Headquarters
Although we are calving in sync with nature, there isn’t much green grass. Becky Pharo took the following short video late last week.
PCC® Program in Canada
We have been selling 20 to 30 bulls to Canadian customers for the last two or three years. Many Canadian cow-calf producers know they need to make the transition from high-input ranching to low-input ranching. As we announced in December, we now have a PCC® program in...