How AI Works at HCH
A quick look at how we AI (Artificially Inseminate) cows. Secure cow in the headgate. Thaw bull semen and cut the end off “straw”. Load into “gun”. Insert into the cow and find the correct placement to deposit. Of course,…
Recips and AI on the Agenda Today
A busy day as we had to run ten recipients through the headgate to remove cidrs and administer a shot. They should be coming in heat Tuesday evening. These fine ladies will be getting embryos implanted in the near future. We also…
King of the Logs
On my early morning tour of the barnyard what should I spy, but calves playing on the log pile. This Hereford calf was burping up cud balls to snack on as he surveyed his domain. My stroll to look for…
AI (Artificial Insemination) Thinking
It is time to artificially inseminate (AI) the cows for calves in January. It certainly does not seem to be the time of year to ponder what AI sires to select or to chart heat cycles, but the calendar says to…
Bulls, Mrs. Swannack and Lunch in a Bag
We helped deliver bulls after the WCA Bull Test and Sale on March 21 and received a very welcome gift at our first stop. The Swannack residence in Lamont was the start of our delivery tour. We left Bill three…
WCA Bull Test Sale Mar. 21
We are looking forward to the WCA Bull Test Sale this Wednesday, March 21, at Eltopia. We are offering two Angus growth bulls. One is sired by Resource 1441 (Lot 114) and the second by Black Granite (Lot 115). We…
The Sun is Awesome!
Who doesn’t like the melting warmth of those March sun rays? Certainly, this heifer calf has it figured out as she is caught napping in front of her own personal tanning bed. She made me stop and think about taking…
Herd Sire Selection: Phenotype (Looks)
In selecting a herd sire, phenotype or how the bull looks is an important factor. Not only do you want an impressive bull in the pasture, but he must also be physically sound. Here are suggestions on what to look…
Champion Hereford Bull at WCA Bull Test and Sale
Lot 43 was the high indexing bull in the Hereford division of the 2017-2018 WCA Bull Test and Sale in Eltopia, Washington. The sale will be on March 21, 2018, at the Bonina feed and sale facility, 15 miles north…
Calf Housing
Calf Housing You might consider having a separate facility for your calves to lay and eat. It might seem like a big expense only for calves, but the results may surprise you. Feed Efficiency Having a separate feeding space…