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Eden Shale Farm Update- May 2021

7/8/2021

 
Spring time is hectic at the farm, and this year’s mild weather has allowed us to be productive. With the help of some fertilizer and sunshine we were able to turn the heifers out on the paddocks a little early this year. There are 32 replacement heifers that will graze through the paddocks as part of a two year study conducted by USDA-ARS. I will go into more detail on this project next month.
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Back in April we had our vet (Dr. Matt Parker) to the farm to pelvic measure our replacement heifers as well as perform a Breeding Soundness Exam on our cleanup bulls. All the bulls passed the BSE and only two heifers failed the pelvic measurement. While coming through the chute all the heifers got their pre-breeding shots, deworming, and fly tagging. The cows followed several weeks later for the same pre-breeding regimen of shots, deworming and fly tagging. 
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It seems as though the month of May is spent entirely at the working facilities. Two different groups (the replacement heifers and the cows) will each have to come through the chute three times to set up and execute the AI protocol. The heifers will get bred on May 21st and the cows will get bred on May 28th. Approximately 10 days after the AI breeding, the cleanup bulls will get turned in for 60 days. As always, we hope that it doesn’t get too hot until we get the AI work completed, as heat can have a negative effect on conception rate.
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In preparation for all this cow working, I gathered up some materials around the farm and built a working table next to the chute. There used to be an old feed bin in this location, but it was harboring racoons and wasn’t ideal for working off of. I do believe that his will work much better. And yes, I do know that it is not level. I fastened the table to the existing 2x4 on the back wall instead of setting another post. You can call me lazy, but the way I see, now the coon crap will roll off the table and into the trash barrel at the end. Yet another efficient design at Eden Shale Farm!
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​In the past month we have also switched out the two Case IH tractors. The old ones had hit the 230 hour mark, so H&R Agri Power prepped and delivered two brand new ones. These units have proven to be capable and reliable tractors. I would recommend the Case IH Farmall 110C tractor to anyone looking for an excellent all purpose addition for the farm. 
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Carl Cook
7/8/2021 10:25:19 am

1.need listing of shots given pre-breeding
2.need volume of fertilizer used and if you used something like grazing-next to control weed.
3. How do you cost a out a gift such as new tractors
Can you put a coat value to them
4. Certainly appreciate comments on coons and pictures of the work areas squeeze chutes and such
The Colonel carl


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