#169 – Winter Cover
Cows love to find cover for bedding down in the winter. A windbreak or grove of trees is helpful, but the best cover you can provide them is a fluffy hair coat and a thick layer of fat (standard on PCC™ models)....
#169 – Winter Cover
Cows love to find cover for bedding down in the winter. A windbreak or grove of trees is helpful, but the best cover you can provide them is a fluffy hair coat and a thick layer of fat (standard on PCC™ models)....
#113 – The Value of Friends
Sometimes we take friends and neighbors for granted until we get in a tight spot. Since my accident, we have been overwhelmed by the response from our family, friends and neighbors....
#112 – Going to the Extreme
A new bull customer asked for a video showing the 3-4 frme cows relative to my 6' frame. (Think shirt pocket high.) This prompted an extreme example of cow size and the difference it can make to your bottom line....
#111 – Developing Replacements
What's your process for choosing replacement heifers? We've changed our program and now rely on nature to choose the best ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=kmn-XCnXob8&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=111
#110 – Where Do You Start?
""I know I need to change my operation, but where do I start?"" Here's some common sense steps that can change your direction toward more profit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=3fv4dOSlYAI&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=110
#109 – Evaluating Udder Quality
A cow needs to be able to care for her newborn calf without assistance. A quality udder is vital to assuring the calf receives colostrum as soon as possible. Here are three things to consider when judging a cow's udder....
#108 – Make the Most of Your Grass
After a long, cold winter, nothing feels better than putting the cows out on green grass. The drought has broken in Western Colorado, for now, anyway. We know that's not the case for everyone, so we'll keep praying for rain and try to make the most of the grass that...
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Bull Sale Highlights
I love bull sale season! I love the process of researching and evaluating potential bulls. This gets me hyped up for the possibilities of the next breeding season and the benefits a new bull will bring to my herd. I can picture how a new bull will complement my cattle. I go through all his strengths and weaknesses to make sure I am getting the best possible mating. After bull sale season, there’s often a bit of a letdown. Whether I bought a bull or not, the...