#226 – Drought Options
There is a large portion of the US heading into a serious drought this summer. Here are some options to think about. Click to read the full transcript The Western Plains, the South and the Intermountain West are experiencing significant drought right now. Drought can be costly and troublesome when...
#226 – Drought Options
There is a large portion of the US heading into a serious drought this summer. Here are some options to think about. Click to read the full transcript The Western Plains, the South and the Intermountain West are experiencing significant drought right now. Drought can be costly and troublesome when...
#175 – Let A Cow Be A Cow
Why would you NOT let a cow be a cow? Why would you NOT want less work and more enjoyment at calving time? Why would you NOT want more live calves? Why would you NOT buy a guaranteed calving ease bull to use on your heifers? WHY?...
#174 – Calving Ease
We have never regretted buying PCC® calving-ease bulls. Calving season is now a peaceful, enjoyable time of year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=fAdWrLdedKA&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=174
#173 – Carcass Thickness
Don't overlook the benefits to depth of body and carcass thickness. A generous heart girth allows for greater carcass yield, lower maintenance requirements, and better use of low-quality forage....
#172 – Ambassador for Beef
You never know when circumstances will give you an opportunity to be an ambassador for beef. I wish I had this encounter on video, but the best I can do is tell the story....
#171 – PCC® Female Auction
I started buying PCC® bulls for the guaranteed calving ease. It was life-changing for me and actually made calving time enjoyable. However, the best bonus is the thick, grass-efficient, fertile females that can build a profitable cow herd. These are usually hard to...
#170 – The National Western
The National Western Stock Show has many years of history and tradition. Located in Denver, Colorado, it has been a cowboy gathering for generations. Though the cowboys are few and far between, it's still a worthwhile adventure....
The Latest from our Herd Quitter® Blog
Ewe Neck
Several people responded to last week’s PCC Update by asking, “How can you look at a cow’s neck and know that she has missed having a calf or two?” What I am looking for is the presence or absence of a ewe neck. In cattle, a ewe neck refers to a thin, concave neck, closely resembling the natural neck structure of a female sheep (ewe). Most people would say a ewe neck is a conformational defect. It is in dogs and horses – but it is a very good thing in a brood cow....