So the show is next week and unfortunately Rudolph slipped and hurt is hoof. Was some swelling around the dew claws ( I guess that's what you call it in cattle). Vet came out and we are treating with dexamethasone. He's doing better already. Vet said to put down the extra shavings to cushion...
It's hard to switch once they've been nursing mom, but not impossible. You just have to hold their head with your hand use two fingers to pry their mouth open and put the nipple in their mouth. Enough tries and if they are hungry enough, they will usually get it.
But, you do have to force the...
So Rachel's 4H group had a showmanship clinic last week and we got the chance to weigh her steer. He weighs 1114 lbs with about 40 days to go until the show and sale. I looked back and he weighed 816 at the weigh in. He's looking really good. He is a Nash County, NC bred animal.
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September 2nd is my stop smoking anniversary. Earlier, I was saying it was 5 years, but after thinking about it I believe it's actually 4. I guess it's good that I'm losing track.:thumbsup