Wednesday, September 26. 2007

Old Age

One of these days I really need to consider getting rid of my old cows. I Let cows go to the hills if they are in good shape. I noted while cutting this cow is 17 years old. She is in pretty good shape for being in the hills all summer but her calf is a little below par. It will sell with the rest but it's just not great. No surprise there. Instead of getting rid of my old cows maybe I need to start a new breed of long lived cows that are capable of sustained production. What a plan. Taken 9/23/2007.

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How long does a cow last? Do the "new" breeds of cow last longer than cows from the olden days? I have a cat that is 17 years old and he sure is cranky and fiesty, but he doesn't go out of the house.
I'm 51 and very cranky, more cranky at some times than others and I don't get out that often either thinking about it.

Anyway this cow looks better than Phred the 17 year old cat.

#1 Mike Desmond on 2007-09-26 10:14 (Reply)

The "experts" in the industry say at 10 years old you should sell your cows. They can't produce a decent calf after that.

I tend to disagree with the "experts" on such things and keep cows as long as they produce and can maintain their body condition. That can be awful hard through the winters here.

#1.1 Sarpy Sam (Homepage) on 2007-09-26 19:56 (Reply)

That is old for a range cow in these parts although we had one make it to the ripe old age of 20 with a calf at her side and bred back. Most don't make it to 13 or 14. Life is tough with these hard winters I guess.

#2 Linda (Homepage) on 2007-09-26 10:55 (Reply)

I always enjoy your photos, cats, dogs, ect, and scenery. I've worked all over the state for the NP, BN railroad in my younger days and I always liked the eastern scenery as much or more than western Mt.
My granddad was a rancher south of Reed Point, so I can appreciate what your doing. Keep up the good work.
I presume your on or near Sarpy Cr. Neat country..

#3 Bill on 2007-09-26 16:00 (Reply)

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Boy it was a nice day yesterday. It's warming up and the ground is starting to thaw. I guess I will have to get the hired hand on fences so we can turn the cows out to the hills. Taken 3/15/2008.

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