Sunshine and Progress
How did you like those few days of glorious sunshine? It sure got HCH to thinking about fieldwork, fertilizer, equipment,…
Corn, Barley and AI
First: pick up corn at Basin City. Next: load barley seed at Connell Grain Growers. Finally: head home to AI…
Not a Lake, but Pasture
Due to the abundant rain and warmer temperatures, we seem to live near a lake now. The extra water is…
Smart or Lazy?
During my early morning heat detection tour, I encountered this bull calf reaching through the hay barn fence to have his…
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…
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…
King of the Logs
On my early morning tour of the barnyard what should I spy, but calves playing on the log pile. This…
AI (Artificial Insemination) Thinking
It is time to artificially inseminate (AI) the cows for calves in January. It certainly does not seem to be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Calf Housing
Calf Housing You might consider having a separate facility for your calves to lay and eat. It might seem like…