Herd Quitter Blog

Special Attraction

Our Missouri Bull Sale will feature a special attraction in the form of a top-sort Red Angus bull.   This bull has a very unique two-color birthmark.   We have never seen a multi-color birthmark – and we have never seen one with such a distinct shape.   This bull is...

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Old is When…

Your sweetie says, “Let's go upstairs and make love,” and you answer, “Pick one; I can't do both!” Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you're barefoot. A sexy babe catches your fancy and your pacemaker opens the garage door. Going braless pulls...

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More Market Thoughts

Although cattle prices have been on the rise the last three or four months, we must remain vigilant.   I believe there continues to be a tremendous amount of volatility in our markets.   It won’t take much to send prices higher or lower.   Unfortunately, the odds of...

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The Market Trend

Cattle prices have been on the rise for quite some time.   Below is a 60-Day Market Trendline created by The Cattle Range for the week ending February 17, 2018.   This provides a quick overview of our markets and where they might be headed.   The angle indicates...

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Pharo Bashing and Bragging Rights

When I get bored, I sometimes lurk around on a few cattle-related internet forums.   I find this quite entertaining.   This also keeps me up to date on what members of the status quo herd are thinking.   There are more than a few self-proclaimed experts who appear to...

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Winter Calving

Without fail, members of the status quo beef industry start talking about calving every January.   Several beef publications start sharing articles and advice on calving.   Members of most internet forums start sharing their stories and thoughts.   There is much talk...

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Serious about Calving Ease

We are serious about calving ease – because our customers are serious about calving ease.   It doesn’t matter how much growth potential a calf has if it is born dead.   Dead calves have distressingly low weaning weights.   No one has even come close to selling as many...

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Worth the Wait

Our Spring Bull Sales will be among the last bull sales of the season – but we think they will be well worth the wait.   Where else can you find bulls that were produced by efficient, easy-fleshing, moderate-sized cows that have never been pampered?   Where else can...

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PCC Star Ratings

In addition to EPDs, weights, ratios and ultrasound data, Pharo Cattle Company provides star ratings for the following traits on our sale bulls.   A 5-star rating is the best – with 3-star being about average.  Disposition Calving Ease Cow Longevity Udder Conformation...

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The Ten Cannots

By William J. H. Boetcker (1873 – 1962) You cannot bring prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You...

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