#214 – Bull Workdays
This week we're at PCC® Headquarters in Cheyenne Wells, CO for yearling bull evaluations. It's good to be with the PCC crew and other cooperative producers, a positive crowd that's enjoyable to work with. Click to read the full transcript This week we are at PCC® headquarters in Cheyenne Wells, CO...
#214 – Bull Workdays
This week we're at PCC® Headquarters in Cheyenne Wells, CO for yearling bull evaluations. It's good to be with the PCC crew and other cooperative producers, a positive crowd that's enjoyable to work with. Click to read the full transcript This week we are at PCC® headquarters in Cheyenne Wells, CO...
#178 – Didn’t get a Bull?
What can you do if the PCC® spring sales are over and you didn't get a bull? Here's a couple of options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=ZuLzpJ970HQ&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=178
#177 – How Long Does It Take?
I'm often asked, "How long does it take to change out your cow herd to moderate-framed, low maintenance PCC® cows?" It took us about 5 years and here's the short version. That may seem like a long time, but in reality, the years flew by. The hardest part was getting...
#176 – Ready for the Future
Cattle prices have never been this high but we know that won't last. Inputs have never been this high either, but will probably go higher. This is a great time to purchase low-input genetics and be ready for the future....
#175 – Let A Cow Be A Cow
Why would you NOT let a cow be a cow? Why would you NOT want less work and more enjoyment at calving time? Why would you NOT want more live calves? Why would you NOT buy a guaranteed calving ease bull to use on your heifers? WHY?...
#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....
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Grass Efficiency
If you are producing your own replacement heifers, then grass efficiency may be the most important trait to select for when purchasing bulls. What is grass efficiency? Johan Zietsman, a very astute rancher and consultant from Zimbabwe, says, “Grass-efficient animals will look like eight pounds of sugar in a five-pound sack.” Pictured above are two grass-efficient PCC® herd sires in their working clothes. Notice how tight-fitting their hide is! In contrast, most of...