Tracking MAK

[MAK]

 Carol the best explanation I can give is that they put what they call a clean up bull with top quality genes in with inseminated heifers some of which it didn't take to make sure that they get pregnant. The bull knows which ones to mate with because if they are pregnant they don't go into heat. The bottom line is that they want a certain amount of calves in the same time frame for when they have a big sale. And they buy semen to insure no interbreeding but they sell way more than they buy. Does all that make sense!? PHEW!

And now onto day 18 in paradise...raptors return to my camera chip. Smile and enjoy!

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[Wing Goose]

Great pictures MAK.
Loved the Egyptian geese, cows, TVs, Horses
and RTs and whatever else I missed,
Oh, the bald eagles.
 
                   Lola

[Tokira]

Carol the best explanation I can give is that they put what they call a clean up bull with top quality genes in with inseminated heifers some of which it didn't take to make sure that they get pregnant. The bull knows which ones to mate with because if they are pregnant they don't go into heat. The bottom line is that they want a certain amount of calves in the same time frame for when they have a big sale. And they buy semen to insure no interbreeding but they sell way more than they buy. Does all that make sense!? PHEW!

OK, THAT makes sense, as a matter of timing.  If the (probably) expensive import didn't take, and they can check hormone levels for that, the resident bull can make up the difference.  Good thinking 
Carol

[valhalla]

Carol the best explanation I can give is that they put what they call a clean up bull with top quality genes in with inseminated heifers some of which it didn't take to make sure that they get pregnant. The bull knows which ones to mate with because if they are pregnant they don't go into heat. The bottom line is that they want a certain amount of calves in the same time frame for when they have a big sale. And they buy semen to insure no interbreeding but they sell way more than they buy. Does all that make sense!? PHEW!

OK, THAT makes sense, as a matter of timing.  If the (probably) expensive import didn't take, and they can check hormone levels for that, the resident bull can make up the difference.  Good thinking 
Carol

The expense isn't that great when you consider the cost of housing enough different bulls to prevent in-breeding.  Even dairy farmers use the vet to get the job done.  The bull back-up technique is also used with couples trying to get preggers.  Go to the doc with the sample, do the "injection", and then go home and do things the "old-fashioned" way to seal the deal.  Whew!  Didn't know I could be that delicate!   

[Lizz]

Carol the best explanation I can give is that they put what they call a clean up bull with top quality genes in with inseminated heifers some of which it didn't take to make sure that they get pregnant. The bull knows which ones to mate with because if they are pregnant they don't go into heat. The bottom line is that they want a certain amount of calves in the same time frame for when they have a big sale. And they buy semen to insure no interbreeding but they sell way more than they buy. Does all that make sense!? PHEW!

You guys make me giggle!  I am a dairy farmer's daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and niece, so I have a little experience here.  Breeding cattle is not as complicated as it may seem.  Inbreeding (interbreeding) is less of a concern than you might think.  By the way, cattle are inseminated by artificial inseminators, not vets.
 

Lizz

[Dumpsterkitty]

Carol the best explanation I can give is that they put what they call a clean up bull with top quality genes in with inseminated heifers some of which it didn't take to make sure that they get pregnant. The bull knows which ones to mate with because if they are pregnant they don't go into heat. The bottom line is that they want a certain amount of calves in the same time frame for when they have a big sale. And they buy semen to insure no interbreeding but they sell way more than they buy. Does all that make sense!? PHEW!

You guys make me giggle!  I am a dairy farmer's daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and niece, so I have a little experience here.  Breeding cattle is not as complicated as it may seem.  Inbreeding (interbreeding) is less of a concern than you might think.  By the way, cattle are inseminated by artificial inseminators, not vets.
 

Lizz

I once knew a guy who was an inseminator.  He was a florist by trade but wanted to move upstate (NY) and needed to train for something for work up there.  He went to work for a big dairy cow insemination conglomerate...semen from all over the country.  I guess he made some decent money...

[MAK]

  On day 19 in paradise I was treated to some fantastic flying by a pair of Red-tailed hawks and I shared some real close space with 6 Turkey vultures. Tomorrow is my last day here on Jac's Ranch and I am really hoping the bald eagle returns to say good bye!    Keep smiling y'all!

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[Dumpsterkitty]

I once knew a guy who was an inseminator.  He was a florist by trade but wanted to move upstate (NY) and needed to train for something for work up there.  He went to work for a big dairy cow insemination conglomerate...semen from all over the country.  I guess he made some decent money...

...and as I hit post I thought...what an interesting bunch of people we are!

[MAK]

We certainly are Ei!

My last installment on day 20 in paradise brings a variety of things. My sis asked me if there was anything special I'd like to do and I said let's go for a ride and find some raptors! So my niece Lorri, sis Mary Ellen and I packed up some dogs and headed out for Beaver Lake in search of eagles. No such luck on this day but we had a good time and saw a few things along the way. Come along with us and enjoy our adventure cuz I know you want to. Smiling in PeaRidge,AR! 

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[Wing Goose]

Great slide show as usual.  All of the tweeters were really cute!
Loved them all.  The pups were great.  Beaver Lake is beautiful.
Thanks so much for taking us with you!

                        
                                      Lola

[Donna]

She's on her way!!

[Bobbie Ireland]

She's on her way!!

We'll all be glad to have her back home again, but that MAK sure is gonna miss Paradise!!!

[Donna]

She's on her way!!

We'll all be glad to have her back home again, but that MAK sure is gonna miss Paradise!!!

She sure will, was hard for her to leave. She'll go back again.

[Donna]

She's BACK!!! Plane just landed!!!

[MAK]

Check out these 3 videos from my trip to paradise and get a feel for what my time spent there was like everyday!

http://youtu.be/kyKU0ZsuKhA

http://youtu.be/HKboAQ3cmMU

http://youtu.be/6F_FIYXu6XY