Preg Checking and Problem Solving

[@barbarakoester-amy4152]

Mike, I just got done preg checking my 60 cows this week as well. I appreciate, and understand the “damnit” when a cow you love turns up open. Thank you for sharing you’re journey, I have come to watch your program for advice and insight after my father passed away unexpectedly and left the cattle farm in mine and my husband’s hands.

[@willothewispl]

How interesting these videos are. Thank you for teaching us the ways of cattle ranching.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Looks like a fun time Mike! Thanks for showing us how all this works buddy 👍

[@OurWyomingLife]

It was a good time Josh. -Mike

[@amoljondhale9050]

@@OurWyomingLife rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrfrrrrrrfrrrrrrr TV rrrrr4 CT tree AZ y g. Tvgtvvgvg'

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Hi,Mike I love you and your family with those healthy animals,it's nice to have others help you out. I love your videos.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You Wykeisha Craft. We are very fortunate to have friends who are willing to help us out. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

Great vid! You're a natural born storyteller, no doubt about it. In these changing times the best inside us comes to the forefront. I have faith in you to continue on, and for sharing it with all of us. Love to your fam from Upstate of SC💕

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Dbirdey Capozzi. Appreciate the kind works. Thank You for watching. -Mike

[@tcookie4312]

Great video. I have an Arrowquip system as well and love it, as I have to work the castle by myself. What a deal to get the guys from Arrowquip there with you this first go around. Awesome equipment and the best in my opinion.

[@licketysplitnwiowa6781]

You are so right ... Never sleep good at a motel and have a tough time in the rest room also... I really like your station ... Thank You

[@shhhlisten4850]

KZbin always likes to keep life interesting by the variety of suggested videos that’s unrelated to all the stuff one normally watches. I’ve lived on farms off & on for over half my life. I was only around cows as a kid and spent my extra time with my horses (not a working farm persay) anyway, I enjoyed your video and seeing your cows & set up.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching

[@SandraLThomas64]

Bet your right arm was so tired even though you did not have to palpate with your hands. You guys are some maverick thinkers kudos to you. This system looks like there is less chance of a person getting hurt Your viewer help looked like a pro by the end of the job. Thanks for the video 😎

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hello Towanda Thedriver, John, who was working the head gate, and considering he had never done that ever before did an AWESOME job. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@jamesajoachim3]

like the classic KENNY ROGERS song …… you gotta when to hold em and when to fold / sell …. its about making the ends meet..... thanks mike and erin.….let the go andkeeplooking forward.....jim

[@johnboyadjian2625]

GOOD JOB

[@triciaadamson2285]

Got to watch some of the live stream which was way cool. Erin you did an awesome job behind the camera with answering people questions. Thanks to all those that pitched in and gave you a lending hand, Thanks for taking all of us along with all of you. Have a great week & God Bless

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You Tricia Adamson, Erin did a great job during the live stream! All of those who were here lending a hand did a great job! Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@deanmagnuson2993]

Hello from ND

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hello Dean Magnuson, and thanks for watching. -Mike

[@truckerdan2002]

I enjoy watching your show

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Daniel - Mike

[@jamesstevens903]

Hello from South East Texas! We are almost ready for our first two cows on our homestead. I would love to see you provide some more insight to the ultrasound. It's hard to tell what I am looking at. Love the videos and I have learned a lot from watching them the past few months.

[@flytarget45]

Great video.

[@lionsresourcefulness5033]

Very informative Mike. Thank you for all you and Erin do and share

[@ojjenkins7110]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY MIKE AND FAMILY. FROM BROADCASTING TO RANCHING.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Hello Mike that was a good livestream I watch a great part of it and thought y'all did a great job and only 16 not pregnant that's a pretty good odds great video keep up the good work you and Erin both

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Ernest. It’s more fun than it looks. -Mike

[@tonyburelle6633]

Very good video

[@Benglator1]

Great follow up video Mike!!!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Benglator1! -Mike

[@davidb.7223]

Things have changed so much since I was a kid on my grandfathers ranch in South Dakota. As usual, fantastic production and narration. Very enjoyable. Hoping all comes out well. Thank you for the ride.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching David Saves. -Mike

[@earlenepeterson8065]

Fun to watch. Wish your family the very best this holiday season.

[@randolphlearning5255]

Good one Mike,Aaron. Yes I watched all the commercials. Thanks for your effort.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Randolph Learning. -Mike

[@zach_hewitt]

I'll be there next year!! Everyone did a great job. Great getting help from new folks and the ones you know. It would be a daunting task for just the 2 of you!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Zach look forward to having ya here to help! Dont forget your camera! -Mike

[@fishmeatloaf2534]

Will Moderator Matt be there too? Offering color commentary he cracks me up sometimes!

[@14Marathons]

Great video Mike. Thanks!

[@DanKlein_1]

we just hauled 4 calves to another farm this morning and it is amazing how unsafe calves can be. As you know, they don't like to be alone. They get scared in a new environment. Well, we got 3 loaded and the 4th was in the barn. so we locked the 3 in the stock trailer in the front and left the back open to load this 4th. That kind of left #4 alone and scared and he couldn't see the others and he turned on us to charge us when he got cornered. we finally had to open the front of the stock trailer to let him have full view of his buddies and then he loaded peacefully. glad you tell us all about safety. unexpected things can happen and if you don't have experience to read a cows temperament or intentions, it can be dangerous.

[@joanneganon7157]

That's a heck of an operation Mike. So glad you have that machine to help you out with all that work. JO JO IN VT 💕😊

[@marknasatka1891]

Great video. Like the positive results, you get to live another day. Congrats, keep it positive.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Nice work, thanks for sharing

[@guybever8935]

Enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Happy to hear that guy bever. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@altheanicholls8151]

Hi Mike,another enjoyable video,God bless.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hello Althea, Glad you like the video and thanks for watching. -Mike

[@altheanicholls8151]

@@OurWyomingLife your always welcome.

[@randyainsworth6740]

I really enjoyed viewing this review of your preg check and thinking on your feet. Took me back to my cattle farming days back in the 80's. During that time I spent $5 to learn how to AI at MS State University. I was please to get a 85% first time set. That $5 was the best money I spent in my farming life. I only had about 30 head so it was easier than your setup. Again thanks for taking me back to those days. South MS farmer.

[@rodneywroten2994]

awesome work guys

[@WPRJersey]

As always great job Mike

[@mikebonge7206]

Good work

[@red_power79]

I'm in a small dairy but lost a cow yesterday to cancer. Been doing the same thing this fall. Whoever is not producing and not pregnant goes to the packing plant. Can by a dairy cow back right now for Bout the same price. And for once in seems like ever the milk price is up. Been a terrible wet year. Lost hay to rain and didnt get corn silage until the ground froze. It is what it is. Hang on there will make it

[@rustnguts337]

Great video Mike👍🏻 Hate to see Blonde cow go but that’s farm life I guess. I wasn’t sure if I saw Bambi too. Best wishes for a blessed holiday season and prosperous new year. PS- I’m a small cattle farmer compared to your operation but I still love it. 😊

[@andrewshullick4319]

Great video Mike i injoy it thanks for sharing

[@ardurbin2]

Good explanation & video Mike, U & the crew R definitely experienced cow hands! 👍👍👍😊..

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You ardurbin2, The crew did a great job! Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@randymaylowski2485]

That looks it's a awesome tool, I wish us farmers here in MI has a tool like that. Yeah sometimes it stinks of having a cow that isn't pregnant, we get that sometimes sure it p,o us off, but we just look at it as if she's a good / protected mother, then we give her a second chance. So I understand what you mean Mike by keeping a cow that's not pregnant, is wasting feed and money, but sometimes you should also look at the expect of you really want to let her go just because she's not pregnant or give her one more chance now if you have one too protected where if you got hit form her, as in charge which if she knows who you are, then you get rid of her. But inerways good video of that:)

[@red_power79]

She's not bred she's gotta go. Its business unfortunately. This year is not a good year to be buying hay

[@solobluebird]

Nice job Enjoyed!

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again MIKE! A big yay for Arrowquip and their chute system! Once things got going all seemed to flow really well. Another big project behind you. Will you be keeping the chute and the two favorites Bambi and Blondcow? You've been making some great changes Mike. Hope now Thanksgiving week will be a bit calmer for you. Stay safe out there!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Howdy C C, I agree with ya about the Aeroquip system and once we got rolling a rhythm was established we were like a well oiled machine! Bambi isnt going anywhere and Blonde cows fate hasnt been decided yet. Thanks C C. -Mike

[@eric3714]

Hello from Canada

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hello Obey_Eric_Obey, Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@wanewton3]

That was a nice one! Scary to see those cows turn around and head out like that! Great to show the fix, too. Sad to see Blonde Cow open. Nice work, Mike.

[@jodysappington7008]

great video

[@jiggjohns1028]

More like the chute is the check in, or checkout.

[@TK-qu1ht]

Impressive!

[@LetsTalkGoats]

Great live stream and great video

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank You Clear Creek Farm. -Mike

[@coltonfuston631]

Loved this video.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Glad ya like it Colton Fuston, and thanks for watching. -Mike

[@maverickweldiing8621]

excellent video only caught a bit of the live stream preg checking did 137 wind up staying lol

[@truckerdan2002]

Mike I knoticed you didn’t ear gloves when you handled the shit stick( the preg score )!!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Nope, I can wash my hands. Thanks - Mike

[@loriehabel1552]

It was a great livestream 👍. Some of us were waiting for you to yell out PREGNANT 😂. 16 open, that's not a bad number. Sure hate to see Blond cow go, but sure enough, it's part of reality. Stay strong I have faith yall will get threw this bomb in the road😉🤠.

[@calebmanuel17]

How much days cow to take fatten em up in pasture feeding grass without antibiotics

[@cowboycody8094]

Mike you should put up cows for "adoption" for a year for a predetermined cost. Like zoos do with there animals. I haven't figured out the specifics but this would help offset the cost of keeping at least some of the cows on the ranch because the contract is only a year it would allow you to sell cows or do what ever you need to do with them at the end of that time period.

[@OurWyomingLife]

We have that option on Patreon and have had for quite some time. Thanks - Mike

[@norcaligirl8579]

Always hard to make culling decisions. Especially those that are favored. All comes down to the name of business. Gotta keep those $$ rolling.

[@boomerhawk]

Mike... Hello again... Can you check the herd records to see it there is a bull assigned to those 18 cows, that may be suspiciously high in open cows.. Maybe "Frosty" had 10 open cows, and the others had 1 or 2...? It may be a specific bull begging to find a new home??

[@tvjacfarmingtrucking1774]

Ok so 16 cows out of 150. My thoughts go to why? Is it because there age, Cystic or just not cleaning well after calving? Maybe a dirty bull, length of time with bull? I understand you wish to cull heavy an you'll still want to keep back replacement heifers but for me l'd need to know why 10% open cows for the future of the Program.

[@OurWyomingLife]

The average open rate is 9% in cows and 14.5% in heifers. The average conception rate is 89% on cows and 87% on heifers. We didn't preg check last year so this is pretty good. Cows get older. Thanks for watching - Mike

[@tvjacfarmingtrucking1774]

@@OurWyomingLife l don't need to know the answer or see the stats. My point was more based on you wanting to know why because that is the way l think. As l was told once by my Grandfather(40 years ago) if you want to grow and be successful treat every cow like its the only one you got.

[@charleydan]

My view is of a cow not pregnant is not earning ores keep and send them out. Pick a calf to replace her and to eat her hay. I see it as running at 100 percent capacity. Of course knowing your about ten percent short in pregnancy test. You plan to replace then ahead of time. At the same time it is replacing the heard which one would do anyway.

[@tvjacfarmingtrucking1774]

@@charleydan Ofcourse that's an aspect for culling cows, old, bad legs and feet, bad udder. But open cows and understanding why there open is just as much of culling as physical appearance. Then of course there is the feed to cow ratio. So l can understand Mike, he has to cull anyways so open goes first. Then if needed he can chisel them down further. I think everyone culls the same in Beef. Ratio might change in type of cull but yes you always need a certain amount of replacements.

[@RickyDemetro]

This was a great episodr

[@BrianBriCurInTheOC]

Hey Mike Tell your Temp Ranch Hand I was an OCFD FireFighter and I lived in Pedley, across the street from the Norco Police Chief (RCSO). Ask him if he knows Capt Richard Ventura.

[@danberry9680]

Those cows ain't going to a feedlot or out to pasture but rather on a diner plate

[@emmettonysko9310]

A feed lot is to fatten them up so they can go to your plate.

[@danberry9680]

@@emmettonysko9310 they wont fatten cull cows only calves. Those cows will be processed within a week

[@emmettonysko9310]

@@danberry9680 Yeah but within that week they stay at a feed lot which probably increases their daily intake of food.

[@danberry9680]

@@emmettonysko9310 if they stay in a feedlot at the sale barn itll be to prevent shrinkage not to have the cattle gain weight. Most cows are processed within 2 days of sale day

[@calebmanuel17]

@@emmettonysko9310 how much days cow to take fatten em up in pasture without antibiotics

[@angus_farm]

Hi Mike! I'm from Russia, cool device. How much does it cost? Please give a link to the manufacturer. Thanks

[@BillTheTractorMan]

I'm curious to know the ages of the 16 that didnt take. If they are primarily older or a mix of ages. Statistically they should be older cows, but always neat to look at the numbers. Great video Mike & Erin!

[@roycelengele7763]

mike & Errin i was glad when you had Reed & Amy onboard for the talk i was kind of surprised when you mentioned cause nothing was said about them even thought you both have somewhat of the same occupation. Glad you know each other just makes the world a little smaller some how, as my dad always said just keep at it you will either solve the problem or die of old age which ever comes first... take care and keep your toes warm...............RL

[@clearingbaffles]

Jaimie is/was a night house renovator you should’ve put him to work in the old main house

[@OurWyomingLife]

I didn’t have him here at night :(. Thanks Gene - Mike

[@steveware6325]

I watched the live steam. It was great. Has blond cow been adopted by a patreon? Can more than one adopt the same cow? If enough viewers adopt her could you keep her? I'm sure there will be enough of us to help.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Blonde cows fate hasn't been determined yet, but if enough subscribers adopt her it will make the decision easier for us. We have that adoption option on Patreon and have had for quite some time. Thanks - Mike

[@steveware6325]

@@OurWyomingLife hey Mike. it's taken care of. Hope others do as well.

[@SpencerthecowSpencerthecow]

Oh my gosh Blonde Cow is not pregnant you can't get rid of her!!!!!!!!Please!!!!!!We all love her so much!!!!!!💙

[@OurWyomingLife]

The fate of blonde cow hasnt been decided as of yet. We shall see what the future holds. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@SpencerthecowSpencerthecow]

@@OurWyomingLife Thank you for your input, I think we all love Blonde Cow but as all ways you have to make a decision that's best for the ranch- T. McNeely

[@flyboy6876]

only 16 especially as you use bulls rather than AI, not bad

[@sfc334]

What was the verdict on Blondie and Bambi?

[@tw3145wallenstein]

Blond cow I belive was open (not pregnant), Bambi I'm pretty sure was checked when they were first showing the new imaging device and if I remember right she was pregnant

[@snapstring3134]

👍

[@wileybranchfarms2626]

How come you don’t just Ai your open cows

[@Xehxna]

Aww poor blonde cow. Offer her up for a fan to buy please.

[@dylans197]

Did u guys keep bambe

[@judyengland2615]

We're you able to tell if you have twins coming ?

[@tonyfidler1669]

What is the “horn” you kept mentioning on the live stream when doing the ultrasound? It seemed that meant the cow was open?

[@laughingalltheway8399]

Cows have horned uteruses.

[@carmfarm5]

the horns of the uterus connect by fallopian tubes to the ovaries. Go online and look at a picture of a uterus you'll see what they're talking about

[@equipsys4246]

Why don't you add those again with the bulls, if they still don't, sell them

[@munirahbakar4123]

He can't afford to let them stay at the farm. If you have watched previous videos, the farm is lacking feed this winter. That's why at the end, even with 16 cows leaving, he's still worried that that may mean there are too many still left to feed.

[@mopeman440]

The calf's would be born at the wrong time of the year.

[@damonens9478]

Do you vaccinate before you know shes pregnant? Just noticed that they were vaccinated before you knew they were pregnant but maybe I saw wrong.

[@OurWyomingLife]

No we don't vaccinate the open cows. However if one is pregnant and old, and on the cull list we will still vaccinate her as she will be sold as an empty cow to another producer. Thanks - Mike

[@zach_hewitt]

At first some were getting vacc'd and back pour before being confirmed, once they all got on the same page, they didn't get vacc'd or back pour if they were open.

[@damonens9478]

Alright mike! Haha I was just curious as I saw them getting vaccinated. We have not even thought bout preg checks yet as our feedlot is filling up at the time!

[@hannahlawson57]

Poor Blonde Cow 😔 Was Bambi pregnant?

[@OurWyomingLife]

Yes Bambi is pregnant. As far as blonde cow? We havent decided what her fate is yet. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@paulreed6340]

Looks like no more blonde cow

[@Geordi-xe5ly]

Looks like Blondie will be leaving this year☹️

[@j.r.5882]

Why were you and the wife sad knowing the tan cow was not preg. ? Been with the family long time ? If so maybe keep just one till next year?

[@OurWyomingLife]

J.R. Blonde cow has been with us a long time. As of now we havent decided what the fate of Blonde cow will be. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@Theghostofpeter]

Our Wyoming Life, isn’t she one of your pets?

[@j.r.5882]

I hope she stays !! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Lisa0809]

Noooo not blonde cow :(

[@OurWyomingLife]

We haven't decided on Blonde cows fate as of yet. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@petermavus4131]

Gender reveal party next?

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats been suggested a few times Peter Mavus. Im thinking its a strong maybe? Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@terribethreed8464]

The cow's that you love, do you give them a 2nd chance to produce if their found to be not pregnant? It couldn't be that many right? Artificial insemination would fix the problem if it weren't a biological problem.

[@zacherynielsen3453]

The main problem would be the cost. The sale of the calves is how they pay for the ranch's expenses, so if a cow is open and they kept her, that'd be a year's worth of expenses into that cow with no return. I think he explains this in one of his older video's

[@zacherynielsen3453]

Also artificial insemination can be a lot of work and take up a lot of your time and is very hands on. It's usually not worth the time and cost if it's a small number of cows and you've got a larger operation to run.

[@sawyersalisbury7539]

Was that blonde at the end and now she’s not pregnant

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hello Sawyer Salisbury, Sadly Blonde cow is open, but at as of now we haven't decided her fate. Thanks for watching. -Mike

[@sawyersalisbury7539]

Our Wyoming Life I thought u already checked her once and she was pregnant