#184 – Wild Country
We run our cows with other PCC® customers in wild country for the summer. It's past the middle of nowhere, but the cattle do great up in the mountains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=nXcrPO0Vc_Q&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=184
#184 – Wild Country
We run our cows with other PCC® customers in wild country for the summer. It's past the middle of nowhere, but the cattle do great up in the mountains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=nXcrPO0Vc_Q&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=184
#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....
#172 – Ambassador for Beef
You never know when circumstances will give you an opportunity to be an ambassador for beef. I wish I had this encounter on video, but the best I can do is tell the story....
#171 – PCC® Female Auction
I started buying PCC® bulls for the guaranteed calving ease. It was life-changing for me and actually made calving time enjoyable. However, the best bonus is the thick, grass-efficient, fertile females that can build a profitable cow herd. These are usually hard to...
#170 – The National Western
The National Western Stock Show has many years of history and tradition. Located in Denver, Colorado, it has been a cowboy gathering for generations. Though the cowboys are few and far between, it's still a worthwhile adventure....
#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)....
#168 – Holiday Reset
Although Christmas has been hi-jacked by Santa Claus, there's still a positive benefit to our way of life. The Christmas holiday is like a reset button that prompts us to connect with loved ones and get ready for another new year....
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