This pre-built cattle site is for sale. Salers cattle are typically horned and deep cherry red in color, however a growing number of polled and black Salers are available. Head is medium sized with triangular and rather short face. Hair is thick and often curly. Body is straight top-line, good spring of ribs, rump wide and long and well muscled without excess. The availability of polled genetics in addition to both red and black gives Salers the advantage of breeding program flexibility. Average weight for a mature cow is 1300-1600 lbs and a mature bull is 2300-2600 lbs.
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When considering water quality, if a cattle operation is dependent on stock ponds, especially those that vary significantly in water level, it is important to test water quality on a regular basis.
6 Feb 2012, 5:08 pm | click here to view more
Research, teaching and diagnostic efforts focused on parasites, such as worms, fleas and ticks, are important for every of the clients served by Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
6 Feb 2012, 5:07 pm | click here to view more
Newborn calves gain temporary (passive) immunity from disease when they ingest colostrum from the damsince this first milk contains maternal antibodies. After a few weeks or months this temporary protection begins to wane, however, and calves must build their possess immunities. Vaccinating calves at the proper time can help protect them until weaning age.
30 Jan 2012, 5:28 pm | click here to view more
True or untrue: To receive past a fork in the road, you have to pick between turning left or right. Okay, that's true. Some things really areas the tune goesblack or white, one way or another.
30 Jan 2012, 5:27 pm | click here to view more
The Duck River Angus Classic Sale was held in Columbia, Tennessee, October 15, 2011.
3 Feb 2012, 6:12 pm | click here to view more
Drought conditions in regions throughout North America have placed a great deal of pressure on cattle ranchers and dairy farmers, particularly in regards to the cost and availability of hay this winter. In many areas they are faced with a pressing choice: either stretch existing supplies of hay or supplement with additional hay purchased on the open market at inflated prices due to the shortages.
3 Feb 2012, 6:10 pm | click here to view more
Adams Ranch held their 33rd Annual Cattle Sale on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the home ranch in Fort Pierce, Fla.
25 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more
Looking into the future has always been somewhat tricky in the beef business. Far sighted visions or crystal ball predictions stemming around what next year's calf crop is going to look like or where future prices will be are often put on hold by more immediate tasks at hand. Planning ahead can often be tied to the immediacy of mom Nature.
25 Jan 2012, 5:43 pm | click here to view more
Rain or shine, wet or dry, do you want to make more money from your cows next year? asks a Texas AgriLife Research forage scientist.
25 Jan 2012, 5:43 pm | click here to view more
Many producers take water for granted. They have ponds in many pastures or they make sure the float valve in the metal stock tank is working properly, keeping the tank full. But what happens if the pond is low or dry or if the flow to the stock tank is interrupted?
24 Jan 2012, 4:26 pm | click here to view more
Did you read where scientists have been successful in implanting human genes into cows? This is no joke. It seems that scientists wanted to make cow's milk more like human milk so that soccer moms will never have to be inconvenienced to nurse their young.
24 Jan 2012, 4:25 pm | click here to view more
Lonnie Johnson had plenty of phobias if you paid close attention, or if you'd known him since he was a kid like Hooter and the gang had.
23 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more
Many ranchers experience a few cases of diarrhea in young calves, and some years are worse than others. Scours can be caused by certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa.
23 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more
In a first of its nice study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels.
18 Jan 2012, 5:33 pm | click here to view more
Chefs and quality-focused ranchers are a lot same, where keeping customers satisfied helps win the daily race for business profits. cook Brad Cornwall bets the same trifecta with those ranchers: demand, profitability, consistency.
1 Feb 2012, 12:06 pm | click here to view more
Beef producers shouldn't overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan, according to a Purdue Extension specialist.
1 Feb 2012, 12:05 pm | click here to view more
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