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To the newbie with cattle questions/problems

Last post by cypressfarms « Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:01 pm
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by cypressfarms » Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:57 pm

First off, welcome to the CT boards! Always glad to have new cattlmen/women and even more glad to have them join the CT family. I thought it prudent...

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You have to be a Forum Member and be logged in...

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Hay question: 1000 lb cow for 2 gallons of milk

Last post by greybeard « Wed Jul 12, 2017 9:04 pm
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by newbn00b » Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:49 am

Say I buy a 450kg /1000 lb cow, and keep her indoors only (no pasture.)

If my goal is to get say 7-8 liters of milk (roughly 2 gallons) what is the...

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Wed Jul 12, 2017 9:04 pm
UNDERSTANDING CALLTE MARKETS

Last post by greybeard « Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:56 pm
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by BrandX » Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:53 pm

THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO UNDERSTAND THE FUTERS MARKET AND HEDGEING.

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Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:56 pm
Weaning

Last post by dun « Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:13 am
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by tjmdo » Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:09 am

How long after weaning can I put cattle back with their mothers? I have weaned a heifer and a bull.

Thanks
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Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:13 am
Apps/Software

Last post by Rafter S « Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:18 pm
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by BRENTK » Sun Jul 09, 2017 7:03 pm

What app or software is everyone using to keep records of there herds?

Thanks Brent

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Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:18 pm
What are the basic works for raising cows?

Last post by Caustic Burno « Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:30 pm
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by morris_vu » Sun Jul 02, 2017 4:15 pm

I'm thinking about raising cows (eventually up to 50). What are the things I'd need to consider such as vet care, land size, equipment, etc. I've...
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Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:30 pm
Culling Questions

Last post by Son of Butch « Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:11 am
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by BC Acres » Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:58 pm

I have a couple of questions regarding culling. I run a terminal operation so I'm not really looking to retain anything. What are your thoughts on...

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Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:11 am
Little advice please

Last post by Dogs and Cows « Tue Jul 04, 2017 5:51 am
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by Dogs and Cows » Sat Jul 01, 2017 3:16 pm

I had my first calf pull yesterday. Was a long hard job with a lot of stress on heifer, calf, and me and son. We got heifer up and she was licking...

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Tue Jul 04, 2017 5:51 am
saving dairy milk

Last post by dun « Tue Jul 04, 2017 12:10 am
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by deleasom » Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:28 pm

I'm new to this board so I appreciate the opportunity to post here and any advice I get.
I have 6 dairy cows and a herd of beef cows. I use the dairy...

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Tue Jul 04, 2017 12:10 am
It's expensive

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by Bigfoot » Sat May 20, 2017 8:22 pm

Just today, I've bought: 35 post, 2 wire panels, 5gallon hydraulic fluid, 99 gallons of fuel, 20 bags of mineral, a roll of wire, broke a sway chain...
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Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:39 pm
Fly tagging heifers this morning

Last post by A.J. « Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:41 pm
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by tncattle » Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:44 pm

We put fly ear tags in 40 heifers this morning. It was me and our two middle kids (ages 11 and 9). The 9 yr. old girl took a bunch of videos and if I...

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Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:41 pm
Calves left alone on pasture

Last post by Son of Butch « Sat Jul 01, 2017 12:37 am
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by Dawkins20 » Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:43 pm

I have been calving on pasture for the first time this year and have been struggling with my cows leaving their calves. They mother up no problem but...

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Sat Jul 01, 2017 12:37 am
Pasture Care

Last post by robwoo76 « Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:13 am
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by mdt192 » Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:36 am

Hello all, I have been reading the board for awhile and have enjoyed it very much.

I am closing on a 135 acre addition to our family beef farm this...

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Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:13 am
What Is This (And What Do It Do)?

Last post by wbvs58 « Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:06 am
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by boondocks » Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:42 pm

I'd like to learn more about farm machinery. So I'm starting a thread in which ignoramuses (ahem. that would be me, but others with no shame can post...
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Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:06 am
Here we go again....

Last post by hopalong « Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:39 pm
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by BigBear » Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:08 am

Ok guys and gals it appears I'm getting back into the cow/calf game again. My wife has found 2 stellar Red Angus cows that should be bred to drop...
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Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:39 pm
Marketing a bull

Last post by farmerjan « Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:04 pm
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by govols » Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:45 pm

I've lurked here for awhile but never posted much. I'm a hobby guy by the way. I recently bought a few registered BA cow/calf pairs at our state...
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Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:04 pm
Hay Rings

Last post by Redmike « Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:42 am
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by wtrapp » Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:27 pm

I'm looking at buying a cone style hay ring. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Bextra Feeders. Please give me your thoughts...
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Last post by Redmike View the latest post
Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:42 am
Bazadais cattle

Last post by Stocker Steve « Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:44 pm
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by allynview » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:43 pm

Im interested in Bazadais cattle in America does anyone have a few cows and bulls and if so what breed lines are they,

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Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:44 pm
Sell buy marketing

Last post by Stocker Steve « Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:06 pm
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by RanchMan90 » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:08 pm

Does anybody find sell buy marketing rational or realistic? If so I'll have to keep one set of books for myself and one for the bank/IRS.

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Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:06 pm
Beef Processing/Slaughterhouses

Last post by greybeard « Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:49 pm
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by JWBrahman » Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:48 am

It would be helpful for newbies to hear the good and bad.

Cutrer's will hang your beef as long as you want. This is a great service not all...

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Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:49 pm
To cull or not

Last post by snoopdog « Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:01 pm
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by snoopdog » Wed May 03, 2017 6:54 pm

A little background , bought a nice bunch of fallbreds , with an agreement to take possession after weaning in april. That gave me time to get fences...

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Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:01 pm
Cash flow

Last post by Stocker Steve « Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:38 pm
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by RanchMan90 » Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:02 am

What's your definition of cash flow? What's a reasonable return on it (whether it be assets, liabilities, labor, etc)? Best way to attain it? I'm...

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Last post by Stocker Steve View the latest post
Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:38 pm
How To Transport Cattle Without A Trailer

Last post by LDEnterprises « Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:11 am
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by Son of Butch » Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:37 am

A guy from Nebraska transporting a Live Longhorn in his car!
Takes about 20 seconds into video to see what's going on... but worth the time to view.

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Last post by LDEnterprises View the latest post
Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:11 am
Feedlot Calf - sickly since we got her

Last post by skeeter swatter « Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:15 pm
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by DATorrie » Tue Jun 06, 2017 5:18 pm

I am real sorry if the answer lies somewhere within all these replies... but I am running out of time.
Dolly (shorthorn cross, perhaps) was 5 days...
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Last post by skeeter swatter View the latest post
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:15 pm
Rotational grazing ?

Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley « Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:01 pm
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by tncattle » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:12 pm

My first time doing this. We got 40 heifers in Saturday avg. around 800-850 lbs. they were AI'D May 15 and then with 3 bulls until June 9. They're...
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Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley View the latest post
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:01 pm
Ideas, opportunities and mentor consulting!

Last post by Workinonit Farm « Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:37 am
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by OwnedByTheCow » Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:36 pm

I'll start from the beginning.
I live in New Hampshire, and my uncle (who married into the family) owned a buffalo farm in New Hampshire. He no...

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Last post by Workinonit Farm View the latest post
Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:37 am
Where and/or how do I start?

Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley « Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:28 pm
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by Adaughtridge » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:53 am

Hi, my husband and I are in the process of finding and buying land in Eastern North Carolina to start our farm. We're speaking with some people about...
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Last post by Jeanne - Simme Valley View the latest post
Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:28 pm
This won't surprise anyone

Last post by tncattle « Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:07 am
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by tncattle » Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:49 am

Went over to the farm this morning to move the 40 heifers/bull. They had broke through the fence and destroyed a 20 ft. section. Well, of course a...

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Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:07 am
(Theoretical) Bull calves

Last post by boondocks « Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:32 pm
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by boondocks » Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:55 pm

Had an interesting conversation recently and thought I'd get y'all's take on it. He'd heard I might have some registered Angus for sale and called to...
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Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:32 pm
search is your friend

Last post by papavillars « Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:24 pm
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by dieselbeef » Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:24 am

I promise you somewhere..on this board..someone..has already started a thread and the answer posted by millions...

about how to make money..or how...
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Last post by papavillars View the latest post
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:24 pm
Water Questions

Last post by Son of Butch « Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:28 pm
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by skyrancher » Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:49 pm

Have you ever had any issues with...
water quality?
water reliability?
cost of water?
cost of drilling?

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Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:28 pm

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