#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....
#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....
#82 – How to Spot Calving Ease
PCC® has Calving Ease! But it is much more than producing a low birthweight calf. The skeletal structure of the cow plays an important role. Pelvic slope is a noticeable attribute in calving ease cattle. You can't help but see it once you know what to look for....
#81 – Busy at PCC®
The PCC Crew is busy with the fall bull sale season. One down, three to go! We do what we do to help make your operation more profitable, and more enjoyable....
#80 – Are PCC® Bulls Too Expensive?
PCC bull sales consistently average $5-6,000 per head. That's more than some potential customers want to spend. However, not every bull in the sale costs that much. There will be plenty of opportunities to purchase a bull for less than that at our fall bull sales....
#79 – Are PCC® Cattle Small
For years, Kit Pharo has made the claim that ""Smaller cows equal bigger profit."" As a result, many people have the misconception that our cattle are small. It may surprise you that a 3-4 frame cow that weighs 1200-1300 pounds is not small. She's just put together in...
#78 – How to Choose the Right Bull
PCC® gives you tons of data on every bull we sell. Breed associations create new EPD's regularly. So which traits are most important for herd sire selection? Which ones really affect profitability? Here's a quick look at 4 important traits that can transform your...
#77 – The Real Deal
Have you ever been disgusted with a cheap imitation of the real thing? They almost always disappoint. It has been said that imitation is a form of flattery. Maybe that explains why others are using Kit Pharo's buzz words on their bull ads? If you want real world...
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#235 – Seth Pratt – Generational Ranching in Idaho
Seth Pratt shares his family’s story of building their business over multiple generations and the investments they’ve made to add value to their animals by owning them through finish and holding a share in the cooperative that markets the meat. We also discuss his thoughts on improving the operation in today’s challenging environment, where land is hard to access, and much more! Resources Mentioned: Horses - Tom Dorrance Stockmanship - Bud Williams Grazing - Allan...