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I dont see why some people get down of AI. If your good at it then you dont need to keep as many bulls around. On a commercial operation such as mine, I dont look for the next big one that costs an arm and a leg to get a straw. I look for the ones that will do the best for my operation, and...

Yes, its a great tool if do it correctly, I've seen it done the wrong way and it is really bad

What the hell is that supposed to mean

Just remeber If it works it called linebreeding and if it dosent its inbreeding ;-)

I think that is a good point. I think it is a good idea to palpate and see if you have a leg back or the head back or anything else abnormal about the delivery

I like to cut at branding time because then I dont need to give a shot for tetnus

I dont like steel toed boots because my toes seem to get colder in them when tromping around in the snow in January

I calve In Feb. to end of March

Amen, Thank You

You guys have never been to Nebraska I take it

Pulled bulls and Belgians out of Wyoming with my 96 power stroke and it had 296,000 miles on the original motor and trans. Since we did that I am sold on the power stroke.

Is there salt in the pre calver mix

Use both hands, keep both eyes open, aim properly, exhale and squeeze the trigger, dont pull. ;-)

The guy I have been working with had me practice on some 105 day pregnancies. I should think you can be fairly accureate any time after 45 days. Just started with this ultrasounding for sex thing so I'm not for sure. anything that can be shared on ther matter would be much appreciated

You are correct, the U.S. MARC in Clay Center Nebraska has been doing some studies and tests to see if they can breed for twinning. They have seen some increase but it hasnt been that much of an increase for people to start breeding for

Thats right, been working with some ultrasound and it sure takes alot of practice to sex a fetus

If your cows arent infected with BVD it might be a good idea to vaccinate them with a modified live 30-60 days before breeding and that should prevent PI Calves, If the cows have are infected there is nothing you can do to prevent PI calves

thats what I have been hearing, aint much difference but I had heard that they were only getting 40% conception.

$100+/ton round here, and for a while straw was $50-$60.

We run guernseys, granted we have a small 60 head dairy. About half are stright guernsey and half are crossed with jersey.