#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?...
#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?...
#94 – Rotational Grazing
Implementing Rotational Grazing - number 4 on Kit Pharo's list: ""Ten Steps to Double Your Profits."" Most rotational grazing schemes require the use of electric fence. We're looking for your go-to product suggestions as well as your ""what not to buy"" list. Send...
#93 – Developing Your Next Herd Bull
Pharo Cattle Company® develops over 1000 bulls each year, evaluating them for traits that relate to real-world profitability. These Colorado spring sale bulls looked great, despite enduring a major winter storm. (Photo credit: Becky Hernandez)...
#92 – Wintering PCC® Bulls
It's really simple to winter our PCC® bulls and get them ready for the upcoming breeding season. They come home in great shape, and stay that way all year long....
#91 – Profit Potential: Genetics and Grazing
This is the time of year when ranchers prepare for the new growing season. January is usually filled with grazing plans, budgets, tax prep and repairs. What changes will you make to improve your bottom line in 2023? Here's a couple profit potentials to think about....
#90 – Feeding ACV Update
There was a lot of interest about feeding ACV last week, so here's an update with a couple viewer suggestions and critic's comments. For more info on the benefits of ACV, go to: http://www.campbellsdailyapple.com/resources...
#89 – Feeding Apple Cider Vinegar
One of the changes I'm making for 2023 is to feed Apple Cider Vinegar. This is not a new practice, but it is gaining popularity among producers looking for natural alternatives to costly feed supplements and expensive animal health products....
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Maxed Out
The latest CattleFax Trends had a graph that showed how much cow weights and weaning weights have increased in the last 25 years. Since the year 2000, cow weights have increased 142 pounds – but weaning weights have only increased five pounds. Although status quo cow-calf producers continue to select for more and more growth, they are no longer able to increase their weaning weights. Weaning weight essentially maxed out 25 years ago. The environment is the...