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Kentucky, the largest cattle producing state east of the Mississippi River, is home to over 1.1 million beef cows and ranks 5th nationally in total number of farms. Three-fourths of Kentucky's cows are on farms with fewer than 100 head. The Kentucky Cattlemen's Association, has 93 chapters in 120 counties and is a strong voice for the state's 40,000 + cattle producers.

KCA's mission is to provide a strong, proactive voice for all of Kentucky's Beef Farm Families, serve as a resource for information and education for producers, consumers and the industry and be a catalyst for enhancing producer profitability.

In 2005 Kentucky began registering farms with premises numbers for the National Animal Identification program. A 'premises' is the geographically unique location in which agricultural animals are raised, held or boarded including farms, feedyards, ranches, auction barns, and fair sites.

 

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sunny day = bull pics
by Keren (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 05:43:38 GMT)
Knersie is 100% right.

My 2c ... both look like nice, well cared for bulls. The older boy is I think the better type, however both are a bit underconditioned for show (they are in great working condition though, just need a bit more oomph for the show ring) and I think that the old boy might take longer to get the condition on. If I had them I would enter both, put both on feed, and see how they both look right before the show, and take the one that is looking better. Actually if I had them I would enter both and find a helper to show the other one!


Fuel additive for smoke.
by novatech (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 05:43:28 GMT)
kenny thomas wrote:I am looking for a diesel fuel additive that makes smoke not prevents it. It is for use to just make smoke for the looks. Does nothing for the preformance, hurt or help. I know its out there as an additive but cant find it. Found some to make it smell like cherry, apple, ect. hahaha
Would you or some else please explain to this getting old guy why smoke coming out the exhaust looks good?
Transmission fluid burns white and will just make you look like you have a worn out engine. If you want to pretend you are driving an 18 wheeler then go with the suggestion from dcarp.


Helping Hand
by Suzie Q (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 05:20:05 GMT)
We are very lucky that our house is way above the flood line so we were luckier than you blkangus. Also that we had the cattle on the correct side of the creek. It would have been a nightmare if they were on the other side.

Here the Government makes a big song and dance in the media about helping Farmers but in reality if one of you has a job off the farm well then you are not counted and there are not that many farms in Aus where one or the other partner doesn't work off the farm.


CATTLE DEATHS FROM IVOMEC
by inyati13 (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 05:16:50 GMT)
FARMR wrote:they are crossbred angus cattle. It seems that most farmers believe big pharmas propaganda. The drug companies are only trying to sell their product are are not there to help livestock or the farmer. In some cases the cure is worse than the disease.
I am in total disagreement. Not on the problem you stated with the vet and University, but on the convention of using a parasiticide. I know something or two about parasites. They can be some of the most disgusting creatures nature has invented. I have seen cattle in poor condition treated with a parasiticide turn into beautiful well conditioned animals that live a much more content and healthy life. I would not want to be in this business if I had animals suffering from parasites and could not do anything about it. Thanks to drug companies, I can fullfill my responsibilities to the animals in my care. If you don't have any parasites be thankful, but they are here, all manner of round worms, flatworms, ticks, flukes, mites, lice, etc. Many have life cycles that devastate the animals lungs, livers, digestive system and other organs. They may have a place in nature but I hate them in my animals including my blue healer which I also use ivermectin on.


Santa bull on char x angus females
by Old_man_emu (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 03:53:47 GMT)
well looks like the fleckvieh is off the table. The neighbour has a sim x angus x gurt bull that he likes.
Maybe AI is an option, I had a guy suggest a limo bull.


Australian Talk.
by wbvs58 (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 02:35:19 GMT)
I cleaned up a few things in the shed this morning. This afternoon I went with Mario down to his hunting block, his Bobcat broke down at the bottom of his hill the other day, he asked if I could sort it out for him. Fortunately it was a simple fix. A Teatree branch must have caught the shut off cable and then when he tried to start it again a dirty battery terminal shut the electrics down so we quickly got it going. We then had time to go for a walk with Bo looking for pigs. Bo didn't disappoint and quickly located a medium size sow, she got it baled up in some long bladey grass, and it was a shot at virtually point blank range.
Ken


Newbie from Dixie
by tsmaxx47 (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 01:27:38 GMT)
where ya from?


Mad Cow (sort of)
by Grandpa (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 00:40:26 GMT)
Workinonit Farm wrote:I'm glad that her legs work just fine now. Most likely that calf was putting pressure on a nerve.

That makes sense. Thanks very much.

Yes, I am glad to keep her. She's a good one and a fierce mama. I think I just worried her a little too long and her patience ran out.


Unknow sire
by ANAZAZI (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 00:26:53 GMT)
dun wrote:The cows name doesn;t happen to me Mary does it?



Best Angus cross
by Cross breeder #1 (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 00:24:45 GMT)
Massey135 wrote:This is simple-use a british breed (shorthorn,angus,hereford)
for making replacements, use a continental breed (char,limo)for terminal calves. This is 101.
what dont you understand about not all continetal breeds being terminal? there are some continentals that are more fertile, and wean higher percentage than some english its a known fact


Meddling gov't
by ANAZAZI (Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 00:18:17 GMT)
Jogeephus wrote::D Good move. I find it ironic that the Occupy the Farm bunch is taking a stab at Whole Foods. Its almost as if they are saying Whole Foods is not green enough. I, like Ron Swanson, would much rather visit a Whole Foods Market than visit a zoo. My son's room mate is a liberal greenie and he is continually jumping on every Occupy Whatever he can. At the moment, this kid and a few others are boycotting a large grocery chain because they are buying tomatoes from a farm that uses immigrants to pick the tomatoes and the workers are in the field at sunrise. Imagine that. Starting your day before it gets hot. They are also upset that these workers must work in the weather where there is no A/C. They think this is inhumane. This kid's view of the world and agriculture is so screwed up. He has some strange views on cattle prodution as well. Apparantly we torture them and butcher them while they are still alive. My son is having a field day with this nut and confuses him with facts. Apparantly they don't like facts. Makes them angry. But if they want to debate, they best find someone other than my son cause he is sharp as a tac and has a lots of science and practical agriculture knowledge under his belt so they won't be converting him.

You raised him well!


Char/Brangus Cross Heifers
by houstoncutter (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 23:59:47 GMT)
[quote="Caustic Burno"]I chuckled at that kick phrase myself.
Ole HC is a pretty sharp kinda like a rat turd pointed on both end's.
Now if Isom would have said it, I would have figured he had got into the branch water again.[/quote



I cannot take credit for the term hybrid kick. I heard it use many years ago by a professor from "the school of the wayward and homeless boys". Known to some as TexasA&M. Think it was Dr Redmon, but its been way to many years for my clouded brain to be sure.

Lol, how could I possible comment on Caustic's rapier wit, but I do have a suggestion...being as your hanging out so far back in the woods that they have to pipe in. Sell some of that Humble Oil & Gas stock, and buy yourself a pair of flip flops. That way those sharp pointed turds wont hurt those bare feet, and they will look stylish with your overhalls...


Any attorneys on here, need legal advice
by Kathie in Thorp (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 23:32:08 GMT)
3waycross wrote:so you don't stand by what you said..............and you are not in the "legal" profession?
I gave my THOUGHTS; that's what I think -- I'm NOT an attorney and can't offer a legal opinion. I work in the field, but I don't have the license to practice.


Pipe finally got here
by Jogeephus (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 23:17:11 GMT)
That's a shame. Coons got me last year but I thinned them hard and no trouble so far. I do stay busy but the garden is more for relaxation. Its sortof like Zen only useful.


Welcome back Angus Cowman
by 3waycross (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 23:16:18 GMT)
Angus Cowman wrote:Red Bull Breeder wrote:Good to see you got away from Jed long enough to come visit with us. Dang flatlander just quit working when he got good help didn't he.
Thanks RBB
Yep we been putting in a few hrs but the main reason for my absence was had an internet problem finally got it all straightened out it seems
as for the Boss he says he is working hard, but about all I see him doing is driving up and down the road and taking pics of me working


Welcome Back!


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