#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....
#162 – 5 Reasons
I took a trip to visit family and we've driven by a lot of cattle in the countryside. It got me thinking about why I stuck with Pharo Cattle Company™ genetics. Here's 5 reasons why....
#161 – Enjoying the Journey
One of the things I've learned to enjoy is spending time with my cattle. Walking through the weaned calves I get to enjoy the fruits of my labor. PCC has made my cow deal more profitable and more enjoyable....
#160 – Weaning Time
I took a trip to visit family and we've driven by a lot of cattle in the countryside. It got me thinking about why I stuck with Pharo Cattle Company™ genetics. Here's 5 reasons why....
#159 – Profit Picture
The cattle market is at an all time high which offers an opportunity for profit. However, high input producers have watched their cost of production rise at the same rate, limiting profit. The decisions you make today will affect your opportunities tomorrow. Now is...
#158 – Grazing Alfalfa
As the presence of alfalfa has increased in our rotational grazing pastures, we've had to learn how to graze it safely. Here's a few ideas to prevent bloat when grazing alfalfa....
#157 – Masculinity
Masculinity is one of the most important traits when selecting a herd bull. It should show up in their offspring at an early age. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=E2UcBQjnw1U&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=157
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Wedge-Shaped Cows and Bulls
When you look at a cow from the side and from the top, she should get wider and deeper from her head to her rear. This wedge shape is very indicative of fertility, grass efficiency and productivity. When you look at a bull from the side and from the top, he should be wider and deeper in the front – broad in the shoulders and narrow in the hips. Bulls and cows should be wedge shaped in the opposite direction. Compare the wedge-shaped Pharo cow and bull on the right...