Temperament of Holstein/Friesian bulls | Keeping A Family Cow
Mar 24, 2009 · Holstein bulls can be as ornery as Jerseys, it is just not a prevalent. As has been noted above, all bulls should be considered potentially dangerous. If you really must raise a dairy bull to breed your cows, do as has been suggested, buy a bull calf, raise him until he can get the job done then sell or butcher him.
Calf Born Without a Tail | Keeping A Family Cow
Oct 6, 2024 · Spina bifida is a rare pathology in calves compared to other animal species. It's been reported in several cattle breeds, including Holstein Friesian, Japanese Black, and Holstein x Belgian Blue crossbred. The prognosis for animals born alive with spina bifida is grave, and euthanasia is recommended.
Holstein/Hereford cross calf | Keeping A Family Cow
Feb 23, 2011 · Hereford crosses sure do look like a black and white version, though! It's neat the way they keep the coloring pattern. 3 dairy heifers: Hazel (Jersey), Little Girl (Holstein), and Mochaccino (Lineback) 3 Hereford heifers: Ella, April, and May. 1 steer: Teddy Bear.
Hostein Steer How much Meat | Keeping A Family Cow - ProBoards
Sep 21, 2009 · Probably 1300lbs before he's done growing frame, then 1500-1600lbs to get enough cover on him that you get more than just bone back when he's processed. In a high-grain feedlot scenario he'd be about 15-18 months when he's finished; if he's just grass-fed he'll probably be closer to 24-30 months before he's done.
Jersey X Holstein cross, how much milk? | Keeping A Family Cow
Jul 3, 2011 · Our Hattie is 3/4 Jersey, 1/4 Holstein. She has a jersey head and height with Holstein width and thicker legs. She is due 5/24 with her second calf. Last year her calf was stillborn and she gave 7 gallons a day--we got a foster calf quick! The milk is excellent, her temperment is excellent (bottle raised by Susie--woodwyfe), she does not ...
How small is your pasture? (Those with only a few cattle)
Aug 28, 2016 · Jodie, 1 Stock and Station Agent and Beef cattle farming husband, 3 x Super clever Kids, 3 Jersey cows- Bessie, Gertrude (Gertie) and Shandie, 1 Jersey x Friesian cow -Maggie, numerous foster/poddy calves, Way too many chooks, a lot of dogs- Labrador, German Shepherd, Border Collie & Cairn Terriers, Teacher Librarian by Day.
Jersey Bull "Chrome" - anyone have offspring? | Keeping A Family …
Dec 12, 2018 · Since you're breeding to a Holstein/Friesian/Swedish Red, I would choose a bull that is really positive for components. Chrome looks like a great bull for type and milk production. I personally stick with negative or low milk values because AI sires carry extreme milk genetics already. Butterfat and protein are far more important to me.
homemade squeeze chute ideas | Keeping A Family Cow - ProBoards
Sep 7, 2015 · Jodie, 1 Stock and Station Agent and Beef cattle farming husband, 3 x Super clever Kids, 3 Jersey cows- Bessie, Gertrude (Gertie) and Shandie, 1 Jersey x Friesian cow -Maggie, numerous foster/poddy calves, Way too many chooks, a lot of dogs- Labrador, German Shepherd, Border Collie & Cairn Terriers, Teacher Librarian by Day.
Highland/Holstein?!?! | Keeping A Family Cow - ProBoards
Apr 3, 2018 · I think you will find she eats far less than a Holstein. Skye eats about 25# of timothy a day, plus about 8# grain. That's in full production. When she was dry, a 35# bale was lasting 2 days. Marsha. Little Cow aka L.C. 5 yo Irish Dexter (2009-2015) Skye, 1/2 Highlander, 1/2 Hojo.
Need advice on HOW to separate cow and calf
Sep 9, 2016 · Jodie, 1 Stock and Station Agent and Beef cattle farming husband, 3 x Super clever Kids, 3 Jersey cows- Bessie, Gertrude (Gertie) and Shandie, 1 Jersey x Friesian cow -Maggie, numerous foster/poddy calves, Way too many chooks, a lot of dogs- Labrador, German Shepherd, Border Collie & Cairn Terriers, Teacher Librarian by Day.