#217 – Chemical Crutches
For most cattlemen, using chemical solutions to treat parasites has become normal. This is costly as well as detrimental to soil biology. Trading your chemical crutches for natural remedies can improve soil health and reduce your expenses. Click to read the full transcript Common pests like flies,...
#217 – Chemical Crutches
For most cattlemen, using chemical solutions to treat parasites has become normal. This is costly as well as detrimental to soil biology. Trading your chemical crutches for natural remedies can improve soil health and reduce your expenses. Click to read the full transcript Common pests like flies,...
#136 – PCC® Heat Tolerant Bulls
PCC® produces heat tolerant composite bulls without compromising fleshing ability, carcass quality or fertility. These 18-month-old bulls will be selling in Texas April 2nd, and Missouri, April 4th....
#135 – May You Always Have Cows Around
One of the perks of being in the Pharo network is meeting other people who like to talk about cows. We learn from one another as well as validate and support each other's work. We are blessed to host PCC® friends....
#134 – Backbone of the Ranch
What is the backbone of your operation? Is it land? Your cowherd? Your workers? It may be sobering to think about the one thing that sets the direction for everything else....
#133 – Calf Puller for Sale
PCC® Calving-ease bulls have changed our lives. We no longer stay up all night to check heifers and pull calves. A quick, low-stress natural birth is better for everyone involved: the momma, the baby, and the cowboy....
#132 – Don’t Try This at Home?
It depends what we’re talking about. If it’s motorcycle stunts, you probably shouldn’t. However, if it’s low-maintenance, grass-efficient genetics, then you really should try this at home....
#131 – Reconsidering Fake Meat
Although it was big news a couple years ago, meat substitutes are waning in popularity with consumers, investors, and scientists. Good news for cattlemen and the environment!...
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Genetics
Genetics are the point of the arrow when it comes to the livestock industry. Although genetics are of equal importance to disciplines such as herd management, nutrition, animal health, marketing, forages, record keeping, and human resources, genetics remain the prime mover. As the FIRST link in the value chain, with the consumer being the final link, genetics determine how the rest of the value chain flourishes or fails. It is the duty of the seedstock producer to...