Herd Quitter™ Blog
Too Close for Comfort
Tyson Pharo found a rattlesnake two days ago just outside his house. He ran to get his 410 revolver (The Judge) out of his Jeep. When he returned, the snake was crawling into the doghouse which is on the sidewalk next to the backdoor of his house. Missy, the...
We Believe
We believe… cow-calf producers should be encouraged to be all they can be. That is what motivates and drives us here at Pharo Cattle Company. That is what gets us up in the morning. That is what brings us together. Once you see and understand what is possible,...
AI Breeding
We are in the middle of our AI breeding season at PCC Headquarters in Colorado. For those who don’t know, AI is short for Artificial Insemination. This will be an intense, 10-day project that will include lots of time on the back of a horse....
Game Changer
Pharo Cattle Company is on the verge of something really, really, REALLY BIG – a Game Changer like no other! We started sharing bits and pieces with our customers in March. This is the first mention of it, however, to rest of the world. This is EXCITING times...
The Last Five Years
I found the graph below in the latest Market Summary sent out by Cattle Range. Much has happened within the last five years. Five years ago, we were receiving record-high prices for our cattle. Life was good! We were ranching in the very BEST of TIMES! What...
With the Next Generation in Mind
As manager of your farm or ranch, it is your responsibility to make decisions with the next generation in mind. You need to create a very profitable and enjoyable business that the next generation will be anxious and excited to become a part of. Pharo Cattle...
You May Be A Rancher If…
Your dog rides in the truck more than your wife. You've never thrown away a 5-gallon bucket. You have used baling wire to attach a license plate. You have used a chainsaw to remodel your house. You have fibbed to a mechanic about how often you greased a piece of...
Eliminate the Need for Fly Control
The hottest topic within the beef industry 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 at...
The Hidden Cost of Big Calves
We all know big birth weights can be disastrous in a first-calf heifer program because of increased labor and death loss. However, there is a hidden cost associated with big birth weights that few ranchers have considered. Birth weight is highly correlated to a...
Horse Terminology Explained
Good Mover: Runaway Spirited: Psychotic Excellent Disposition: Never been out of the stall Bold: Runaway Well-Bred: Sire and Dam are also brother and sister Athletic: Runaway Needs Intermediate Rider: Runaway Event Prospect: Big, fast horse Dressage Prospect: ...