Does anyone know how long the DNA Genotype and PHA testing is taking once a sample is submitted? I am considering sending samples in for pha. Thanks!...
Hi Charles, Genotyping thru TAM is fast, usually from your mail box, and back tested is usually 3 - 4 weeks max. The PHA testing currently is only available...
Charles, We sent the ADCA Liaison the paperwork and samples for Geno on 2/2/09. They were submitted to Texas A&M on 2/11/09 and they ran the sample on ...
yes, if you have to move some cattle across state lines and/or transfer them, I was concerned about some of the lead times as well. We have a good vet, but...
Yep, we run to the vets office reasonably often because our vet only does farm calls on Thursdays. We do that often.., but still need a vet to be at the ...
In a message dated 2/28/2009 3:58:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, Genebo writes: Milking a cow is a very close relationship. She's larger than a goat, so in ...
Awhile ago I posted that my dexter was having patches of missing hair on her neck and somewhat on her back and now on her hind quarters. I took pictures and am...
Hi Shelly If it is mites, (if) then then pour a little seven dust on the place every day for three or four days and see if doesn't stop spreading. The raw...
Thanks that's a good idea. I hadn't thought about putting it on the post and stuff she rubs on. I had heard Neem oil do you have any experience with it? ...
Probably cattle lice, common during winter. You'll see them scratching and rubbing on trees, fences, etc. http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/pdfs/bch/03805.pdf You...
The no chemical approach...: Diatomaceous Earth, (DE) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth liberally sprinkled on the cattle is an alternative that...
I'm pretty sure Neem would also work for that.. just gave me an idea.. I have a Lewis cattle oiler here I could fill with Neem... that would work... Thanks for...
As you know, you don't "pull" on a goat while milking. There's more tugging (for lack of a better word) involved in milking a cow. In a message dated 2/28/2009...
I'm sorry to hear about your bull calf. That's very sad! Also, I just want to say that I love your quotes. ... as effective without the chemicals. I use it...
WEll they are HERE!! Wow, I'm soo in love. Daisy is the sweetest, mild tempered girl. I spent a little time with her the first day because she seemed fine...
They are really cool! Congrats! Sounds like Daisy is very sweet. Mine will let me pet their heads but won't let me touch them behind their ears except my...
They are cuties.??? Unnamed one looks a lot like our little Keira.? Keira did get darker but by the time I sold her she still wasn't as dark as her cousin,...
I have all of my animals (except our big herd sire) to lead. Its really easy process, just hard to do. I am not very strong but I have animals that I can lead...
The example I was given was a hard case that was returned at about a year old.? They did use a tractor, very easy no dragging involved.? It took one day and...
Actually lots of folks that train show cattle and large dairy breeds use a tractor to teach halter. It really is not cruel or even uncomfortable to the bovine....
We had a heifer that would not lead. When she was in heat Dad and I tried to lead her to the bull. She absolutely would not move. Normally we would be...
I have heard of people using donkeys to halter break their calves and young horses. I have actually seen horses and donkeys but not calves. Works well Joni ...
The one time we had a colt halter breaking him was a snap.? He was five days old, put a halter on him, I led his mom hubby led him.? Had the lead wrapped...
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