Recent content by Jzur55

Thank you all for the replies. She’s a nice heifer and been no trouble before this. I figured it had to do with her hormones.

The heifer has never been with calf.

Old cow had a new calf tonight. Went and checked her tonight and our 2 year old heifer mounted the mom and trampled the calf. We’re somewhat new to raising cattle. I think the heifer is in heat. Is this a normal thing? Should I separate my late Breda from my inbred heifers?

I agree it’s not a lot of money compared to the possible risks. They are family friends but who knows. I’m just looking at options. I’m not experienced in owning cattle although I’ve been around them my whole life. Hoping I might gain some knowledge from the renters doing a short term deal...

I bought my grandparents house and farm a few years back. They had a cattle operation here set up with around 20 acres of pasture, fence is all set up and separated for alternating. Has a 1 acre pond and complete loading facilities. Also have silage storage and grinding equipment. We havn't...