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<blockquote data-quote="Travlr" data-source="post: 1755318" data-attributes="member: 42463"><p>Getting to know the people at an Ag school is a valuable resource, and so is getting to know the local extension agents.</p><p>Ask them about stocking rates where you're buying acreage, and rotating pastures. Also get some literature on what grasses do best locally and get your extension agents involved in improving your pastures. If you're going to be trading cattle through a sale barn it's good to get to know those people too. Let them know what you're bringing in and what you're looking for... both with plenty of lead time.</p><p></p><p>Something the schools are probably not going to be as free with in the advice area is detrimental comments concerning specific breeds or local breeders. That's something you will have to look at yourself. I'll give you an example. Research the genetic anomaly "curly calf syndrome" and you will see how it has impacted black Angus and how those breeders/association are reacting. You will find people here that promote Angus and others that are tired of the black hide pricing monopoly so listen carefully and make up your own mind. Both sides have valid points to make.</p><p></p><p>Your veterinarian could be a good resource for local information.</p><p></p><p>Never met a guy that made horses and cattle work at the same time... unless they were big enough to hire someone to manage the one they would likely neglect.</p><p></p><p>Good luck...</p><p></p><p>One last thing... I probably don't need to say this, it sounds like you've been around the block. There are all kinds of opinions about all kinds of things, but it's all about what works for YOU. It's gonna be your own niche that works best. There are all kinds of strategies and the people that seem to do best are pretty flexible get an innate sense of what works... but also develop a sense for what will be working next year. Livestock is a lot like the stock market. A lot of it is based in faith and perception.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Travlr, post: 1755318, member: 42463"] Getting to know the people at an Ag school is a valuable resource, and so is getting to know the local extension agents. Ask them about stocking rates where you're buying acreage, and rotating pastures. Also get some literature on what grasses do best locally and get your extension agents involved in improving your pastures. If you're going to be trading cattle through a sale barn it's good to get to know those people too. Let them know what you're bringing in and what you're looking for... both with plenty of lead time. Something the schools are probably not going to be as free with in the advice area is detrimental comments concerning specific breeds or local breeders. That's something you will have to look at yourself. I'll give you an example. Research the genetic anomaly "curly calf syndrome" and you will see how it has impacted black Angus and how those breeders/association are reacting. You will find people here that promote Angus and others that are tired of the black hide pricing monopoly so listen carefully and make up your own mind. Both sides have valid points to make. Your veterinarian could be a good resource for local information. Never met a guy that made horses and cattle work at the same time... unless they were big enough to hire someone to manage the one they would likely neglect. Good luck... One last thing... I probably don't need to say this, it sounds like you've been around the block. There are all kinds of opinions about all kinds of things, but it's all about what works for YOU. It's gonna be your own niche that works best. There are all kinds of strategies and the people that seem to do best are pretty flexible get an innate sense of what works... but also develop a sense for what will be working next year. Livestock is a lot like the stock market. A lot of it is based in faith and perception. [/QUOTE]
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