Not more humane and no more likely to be sanitary. The major difference is that in Kosher slaughter the animal is fully conscious when its throat is cut and...
I disagree about the sanitation issue. The place I use is spick and span. It is USDA inspected but more important to me was my own assessment. I have ...
Death can be very much humane. As I write this my old dog is sitting beside me. Shadow has large swellings over both hips, the result of arthritis. I give...
Glenn Land Dark Cloud dob 3/95 Proven producer. Registered ADCA and PDCA. Champion Bull 1995 CA State Fair. Black, horned, not tested. Docile temperament. ...
I assume this message was intended for "dextercattleonly" because that is where the discussion had taken place, concerning vaccinations. ... From: K Woolley ...
I don't know if you will read this Kristi. I just got notice from Yahoo that you quit the list. It is quite obvious that we are never going to agree about...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the dextercattleonly group: What do you feed your Dexters? o pasture only o pasture with hay supplement...
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Feb 3, 2005 7:21 pm
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Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the dextercattleonly group: What breed or breeds of cattle do you have? o Dexters only o Dexter cross o...
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Feb 3, 2005 10:24 pm
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I am considering selling my Brangus, Brangus-Holstein cross and going to just Dexters. It has been cold and snowy this winter. We are way short on normal...
Margaret, I just attended a conference where Kit Pharo spoke about profitability in cattle. He told how a hard drought helped him select his worst cattle to...
Mostly alfalfa hay because I can't buy enough good grass hay. Grain only for calves, lambs, nursing ewes, and as treats. C. J. Welle Sybaritic Time Sandy,...
I just attended a conference where Kit Pharo spoke about profitability in cattle. He told how a hard drought helped him select his worst cattle to cull. He...
Oxen are normally not castrated until they are about six months old. By six months Holsteins are beginning to behave like Holstein bulls. They can be a ...
Is alfalfa that much cheaper to raise? I cannot get decent grass hay. I get some for the equines but it is more expensive and harder to come by than alfalfa....
Here in Utah the hay farmers would rather grow alfalfa because they can get three and sometimes four cuttings. With grass they get one or, if they are lucky,...
... They can be a ... born July ... sister. ... tempered cow. ... and going to ... way short on ... The Dexters ... lot of extra ... I have to admit, I was...
... wrote: ... The waterproofing of the Dexter coat varies between animals, but is very good in some. The same is true of the snow melt on their backs. When...
It is pretty funny to see people's reaction to Julius. I am probably lucky that I have too many years of conditioning about bulls. One tends to forget how...
Do we still have farm advisors that tell people how to operate a farm? They should at least run a harrow over the field when they pull the cows off. Here...
The Dexter bull I owned was not mean but he was a bull and behaved like one. I carried my bull stick and had taught him as a young animal the command "barn"....
As someone who bales the hay I use (small square bales) I couldn't disagree more with your statement Margaret. Outside of the weather which everyone has to...
Julius loves calves too. When he is in his own bull pasture, he watches with concern when one of his harem is calving. The new mother takes her calf over to...
Most people aren't as practical and/or smart as you are, Larry. My neighboring farmers are working a job in town to pay for their new equipment. If you have...
I'm a member of Farm Bureau. That's where our personal insurance and the insurance for this farm are from. These items (and others like $35 for a 15.5X38...
... mower, baler, irrigation pipe and a bunch of other stuff for $2,000. I only need a rake to put up my own hay. ... OMG you two! We have been looking for...
Kim, try watching Ebay. This kind of stuff is harder to find on the West Coast but it is not impossible. It may be cheaper for you to buy in the Midwest and...
... will see many farm equipment yards, especially down around Bakersfield. Out in the back you can find old farm equipment. Also go on www.capitalpress.com. ...
pick up the newspaper in Redding Orland Marysville Sacto Stocton Modesto Turlock Fresno Bakersfield and Find the Penny-saver type papers also, Stoping for...
I don't know about other places but around here the better deals are not found where the seller has to pay for an ad. The same may not be true there. I also...
Hey John, Don't forget the Nickel. I am always finding something that I need in it. I know that you are pretty much on top of farm sales and such. I need a...
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