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B-D HEREFORDS ing cows,” Craig said. “With The Midwest Cattleman · February 24, 2022 · P34 1 0 1 0 2 , 0 3 r e b m e t p e S n a m e l t t a C t s e w d i M e h T
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new technology being made
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available for DNA testing, we and growth numbers. There son are now coming to our
Classic takes place in Novem- have committed to DNA test- are not very many bulls in sales,” Craig said.
ber each year. Both sales in- ing our entire cow herd in the our sale that are above breed Craig concluded that for
By Eldon Cole, University of Missouri Extension
clude approximately 50 Here- coming years, as well as doing average for birth weight. We the Berans to improve pro-
Has your bull had a breeding
We’ve scheduled four clinics of cows keep coming back in progeny differences (EPDs) and
ford bulls and 50 Angus bulls, a 50K genomics test on many have been able to stress that ductivity and stay relevant for
soundness exam (BSE) since where you can get your bulls heat. There are no other out-
breeding programs or whatever
along with a selection of heif- of the bulls to ensure the most advantage, especially in our their customers comes down
you pulled him from the breed-
completely examined, given ward signs of trich in the bull is on your mind. Ed Trotter with
ers and cows. accurate information is avail- Hereford herd.” to studying the pedigrees and
Pfizer will be at some of the clin-
ing pasture this summer? Fer-
parasite control treatment and or cow for that matter.
In addition to the carcass able on each animal in our
ics with information on their
tility and breeding ability can vaccinated and be ready to turn Consistent quality is par- the cow herds where they buy
data, the ranch employs an ex- herd.” amount at B & D. They've bulls themselves.
fluctuate in bulls from year-to-
DNA evaluation program.
Here are the dates and loca-
out if everything checks out
“We have learned that you
tensive amount of AI work to “Our customers have gone staked their reputation on it Call the above veterinary of-
year and season-to-season. If okay. In addition, if you’d like, tions of our fall clinics.
maintain and improve upon through breeds that were a and measured their success by have to pick the best bull avail-
you’ve preg checked your cows they can check your bull for the
fices for your appointment time.
their herd. little harder on their cows,” one significant standard: Re- able,” Craig said. “Sometimes,
October 11 - Barry County Vet Of course, there’s a limit to the
and found several open, it just sexually transmitted disease,
“We also utilize embryo Craig said. “They are tired peat customers. “Obviously, if he is not the one you think you
might be cause to check him trichomoniasis. Trich is on the Services, Cassville number of bulls the clinics can
transplants to produce more of babysitting. We place a lot they keep coming back,” Craig can afford, but it pays to spend
rise in this part of the world. It’s
accept so you may need to pick a
out.
Contact: Dr. Voyd Brown, 847-
suspected when a large number 2677 “the cattle are working more than you intended, be-
calves from our top-perform- of emphasis on birth weight said, different time and/or a different
for them. We've been getting cause he can change your cow
veterinarian. It’s just important
October 12 - Kent Veterinary to have your bulls checked out.
Buffalo Livestock Market new customers because we herd when he does what he is
are selling more bulls than we supposed to do.”
A survey of cow-calf farms in
Clinic, Billings
ever have. We've been able to 24 states in 2008 showed that
Contact Dr. Harvey Kent, 744-
Quoting an experienced
about 25% do a semen evalua-
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Special Cattle Sale Special Sheep expand the market, but what cattleman, Craig said, “You
tion on their bulls before turn-
Vaccinated Every Stock Cow & tells us that we are doing should buy the one that you
October 13 - Dake Veterinary out. I doubt if we’re that high
Watch our Goat Sale something right, is the fact really want, or you'll always
Clinic, Miller
Cattle Saturday sale live on the & Bull Sale that we have guys still pur- wonder what you could have
in southwest Missouri. The
October BSE clinics in the past
Internet at
Contact: Dr. Chuck Dake, 452-
Sale 12:00 Noon www.CattleUSA.com chasing that have been with done with the one you let get
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few years have found more prob-
3rd Tuesday 4th Tuesday us nearly since the beginning.” away. If you don't care for him
2nd Sat. of Selling all classes
lems with bulls than the clinics
Each Month of cattle One gentleman that bought at the sale, you'll never like
October 14 - Countryside Ani-
in March. Hot weather could
at the very first B & D sale, him at home.”
mal Clinic, Aurora
36 years ago, was still doing be more of a problem than cold
With such a philosophy, the
Contact: Dr. Mike Bloss, 678-
when it comes to bull fertility. It
Lyle Caselman - Owner-Manager: 417-345-7876 • Mobile: 417-533-2944 business with the Berans, Beran Brothers keep crossing
Leon Caselman - Owner: 417-345-4514 • Mobile: 417-588-6185 4011 could even be from fescue toxins
until just a few years before the finish line predictably and
consumed or a combination of
Call Lyle or Leon to find out what we can do for you: he passed. efficiently.
Danny Cross 417-576-5461 • John Sanwald 417-588-9113 • Bobby Cole 573-674-3131 Besides the BSE, I will be at factors.
“One of that longtime cus-
the clinics to answer questions,
Barn 417-345-8122 tomer’s best friends and his
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