Pasute and hay supplies are extremely short. After the preg check, the cows are moved to hay stubble pastures and graze aftermath feed for two months. One week after National Western Stock Show, the cows and bred heifers are brought home to start calving February 1st. Branding is done in early April with AI and Embryo Transfer starting the 25th of April. The bulls are pulled in mid June and the trail drive north starts the process all over again.
Emphasis is utilization of range conditions and low cost of production.
The cows run on range conditions, like the Altenburg's commercial customers. We utilize Colorado State University Animal Science students to do much of the day to day work while Willie travels. Jeff Flesch from Montana and Kelcy Tinkham of Nebraska are tremendous assets. Please let us know if you'd like to attend while in Fort Collins next summer.