Herd Quitter® Blog
Things You Can Control
It’s easy to get caught up in the world’s issues, like the war in Iran. While we need to be aware of what is going on and why, we can’t let it consume us. Yes, it will cause disruptions to the price of oil and fertilizer. We may have to budget and plan differently...
Say It Ain’t So
Rumor has it that Kit Pharo asked a world-renowned show ring judge to speak at Pharo Cattle Company’s pre-sale meetings. Say it ain’t so! The rumor is true! Kit got acquainted with PJ Budler on his recent trip to South Africa – and was very impressed. PJ's views and...
We Believe
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things. To do so, however, requires that we stop thinking and acting like ordinary people. We need to think BIG – and we need to be willing to step out of our comfort zone. Quote Worth Re-Quoting “Before anything great is achieved,...
Variables
We often try to manipulate numerous variables to get a desired outcome. Many of these variables are interrelated or antagonistic, creating an infinite number of possibilities. Sometimes, we need to take a step back and analyze what it is that we are trying to achieve....
Oklahoma Meeting
I spoke to a sold-out crowd in Oklahoma last week. With a couple of exceptions, my message was well received. I firmly believe the cow-calf segment of the beef industry is at a Major Turning Point – and I think cow-calf producers need to get prepared. Among other...
Heat-Adapted Cows
Millions of beef cows suffer from heat stress because they are required to work in hot, humid environments. Since nothing reduces production and profit as much as heat stress, it is a problem that should not be taken lightly. Although there are several ways to manage...
We Believe
If you are doing what everyone else is doing, you will never be above average and you will never have a competitive advantage. Without a competitive advantage, it is impossible to compete. Quote Worth Re-Quoting “Different isn’t always better – but better is always...
Inputs
Shane Parrish shared a quote on inputs this week that I thought was very pertinent to the cattle industry: “Focus on the inputs you control and the outputs will follow.” Sounds so simple, yet we make it so complicated! If we want to get to a low-input herd, and reduce...
The Problem with Testing Bulls for Feed Efficiency
More and more seedstock producers are using GrowSafe equipment to measure and compare feed efficiency in the bulls they sell. On the surface, this seems like a very simple and accurate way to test and compare animals for feed efficiency. There is one extremely...
We Believe
If you find something you love to do, you will never have to work for a living. If you don’t love what you do, we believe you should find something else to do. Life is too short to not be enjoyed. Quote Worth Re-Quoting “Meeting expectations is good. Exceeding...