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Reflected R Ranch herd facts:
• We have a PI-BVD free herd. We test for Persistently Infected Bovine Viral Diarrhea and have no carriers of the virus.
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Calves are all vaccinated at branding with 7-way and an intra-nasal IBR vaccine, followed by a 7-way booster at weaning, along with an MLV vaccine containing IBR, BVD, P13 and BRSV. The viral vaccine is boostered two to three weeks after weaning. The herd also is treated for parasites at this time.
• All animals are registered through the American Simmental Association’s Total Herd Enrollment program.
• All bulls receive annual Breeding
Soundness exams and are tested for trichomoniasis.
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We monitor the EPDs (Expected Progeny Difference) on our cattle, with an emphasis on calving ease combined with adequate growth.
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Good cattle disposition is very important since we are a family operation and our sons work alongside us. |
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| • We have both yearling bulls and replacement heifers for sale. See the "For sale" page on this sight for highlights. |
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Curt, Susan and Chad Russell all were again volunteers at the 2012 National Western Stock Show Simmental events. Chad is CJSA president; Curt & Susan are CSA officers who helped with processing, presentations, fundraisers and show ring duties. |
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| • Susan co-authored a section of KSU's "150 years of Kansas Beef." The hardback book came out in September. |
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Chad (left) was named "Colo. Simmental Youth of the Year." He also was re-elected CJSA president |
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