#190 – Starting From Scratch
It is still possible to begin farming and ranching from scratch, without owning land or livestock, but there are some significant challenges. Here are three more things to think about....
#190 – Starting From Scratch
It is still possible to begin farming and ranching from scratch, without owning land or livestock, but there are some significant challenges. Here are three more things to think about....
#174 – Calving Ease
We have never regretted buying PCC® calving-ease bulls. Calving season is now a peaceful, enjoyable time of year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=fAdWrLdedKA&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=174
#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)....
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Losing Weight vs. Gaining Weight
Last week, I read a short article about bull care and management. In it, a university veterinarian said, “A bull may lose anywhere from 100 to 200 pounds during a breeding season.” While I know this is true – I also know it doesn’t have to be this way. Nearly all PCC® bulls will gain weight during the breeding season, no matter how young or how old they are. Food for thought… If your bull loses weight during the breeding season, what kind of replacement females...