Latest Breeders Podcast Episodes
2024 Metcalfe Longhorn Dispersal Sale
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - July 09, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutesSend us a Text Message. Jaymie talks with Mike and Linda Metcalfe with Longhorn Ventures about their Dispersal Sale being held at the Amarillo Fair Grounds on July 13th and the Futurity on July 12th. www.metcalfelv.com www.hiredhandlive.com
Corkscrew Twist & Your Breeding Program with Jeremy Johnson, Rancho Dos Ninos
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - July 09, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutesSend us a Text Message. Rancho Dos Ninos is working toward a solid breeding program to provide Texas Longhorns with the "whole package". They are striving for animals that are competitive in futurities, measurement contests, and will make great brood cows! Today, Molly talks with Jeremy about...
Meet Randy Sloan with High Desert Ranch
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - July 02, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutesSend us a Text Message. High Desert Ranch is a family owned and operated ranch with a passion for wildlife and livestock alike located in Craig, CO. Randy & Cheyenne believe the longhorn community is one of the best to raise young children in; therefore, it was a quick and easy decision for the...
A quiet start to the alpaca day
Alpaca Tribe - June 26, 2024 14:14 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, the air was still and the valley was quiet. The alpacas were waiting for breakfast. What a great start to the day. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - steve@al...
Recap of the 2024 Oregon Trail Sale & Best of the West Futurity
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - June 25, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutesSend us a Text Message. Today, Molly and Jaymie recap the 2024 Oregon Trail Sale and the Best of the West Futurity that was held in Dundee, Oregon this past weekend. www.hiredhandlivebidding.com
Meet Ryan & Lacy Tewksbury from Crown Creek Cattle & Trophy Guide Service
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - June 25, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutesSend us a Text Message. Crown Creek Cattle was established in 2022 but it wasn’t until they bought their first quality longhorns at the Eddie Wood Classic in January 2023 that they got serious about the breed. Lacy just wanted a "few Longhorns to look at", but it was all over once Ryan went to ...
It's not over until it is finished
Alpaca Tribe - June 19, 2024 16:26 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I finish the update on this year's shearing and happenings in the valley. It is always nice to clean up and pack away the shearing equipment for another year. It went well, we had a good crop of fleece and almost all of the herd were in...
2024 Oregon Longhorn Trail Sale Preview
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - June 18, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutesSend us a Text Message. Today From the Pasture with Hired Hand talk with Scott Picker from A&S Cattle Company who is hosting the Oregon Longhorn Trail Sale and Best of the West Futurity outside of Dundee, Oregon on June 21st & 22nd. Join us to learn about the weekend's events which consist of a...
Ep200 – The Powers of Prepotency or the Allure of Hybrid Vigor
Bred to Perfection - June 17, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsEp200 – The Powers of Prepotency or the Allure of Hybrid Vigor One is temporary, the other is long lasting, but which is best? As a breeder, you have many tools that you can use to create and improve your strain. None are more important, or have the force to move your strain forward than tha...
Back to the beginning
Alpaca Tribe - June 12, 2024 14:59 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we revisit episode one when it all began. Unexpected commitments have kept me from my microphone this week but should be back to normal next. This is where we began. Hope you enjoy. Steve Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed i...
Get to know Lutt Longhorns with Mike Lutt
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - June 11, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutesSend us a Text Message. Today we talk with Mike Lutt from Lutt Longhorns who is raising Texas Longhorns in Nebraska. He shares with us what he looks for in a longhorn to add to his herd, what advice he has for breeders starting out with AI and for new breeders who are just building their Texas ...
Ep199 - The Truth About Crossbreeding and Infusion
Bred to Perfection - June 10, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsCrossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended consequences from using this method, many of them are long lasting, and could be detrimental to the breed. In this episode we will discuss what's good about cro...
Shearing alpacas is always different
Alpaca Tribe - June 05, 2024 18:33 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, The weather shifted in the right direction, allowing us to start the shearing. A good crop of fleece - better than last year and the girls all seem to be in good shape, which is nice to see. Keeping records is a good idea - keep it s...
Meet Albert Acres Cattle Company and Keir Albert
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - June 04, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutesSend us a Text Message. Today we talk with Keir Albert from Albert Acres Cattle Co. Established in 2019 as a result of loving the Texas Longhorn Cattle breed. They made the switch from Black Angus and have zero regrets! Their mission is to promote the Texas Longhorn by bringing excitement and e...
Recap of the 2024 Appalachian Trail Sale & Futurity
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - June 03, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutesSend us a Text Message. Today we are recapping last weekend's Appalachian Trail Sale and Futurity that was held in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on June 1st. www.hiredhandlive.com
Ep198 - Words that Creates Controversies
Bred to Perfection - June 03, 2024 07:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to Perfection Live,” we are going to discuss questions th...
Walking with alpacas literally and metaphorically
Alpaca Tribe - May 29, 2024 19:45 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, walking with alpacas is a delight. Watch them move. Note the footfalls and the fluid motion. Watch them from many angles. It is a great reason to go spend time with your alpacas. We had some visitors to come talk alpaca fibre and fashi...
Recap of the 2024 Hudson Valentine Fort Worth Stockyard Sale
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - May 29, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutesSend us a Text Message. On today's podcast, we're recapping last weekend's Hudson Valentine Fort Worth Stockyards Auction that occurred May 24th and 25th in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. www.hiredhandlivebidding.com
2024 Appalachian Trail Sale Preview
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - May 28, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutesSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Jaymie talks with Nelson Hearn about the 2024 Appalachian Trail Sale & Futurity held in Lebanon Pennsylvania on June 1st . This sale is not only for the East coast breeders to showcase their animals; but it also provides an opportunity for them to purc...
Ep197 - Breeding Practices are Wrong, But Never Go Away
Bred to Perfection - May 27, 2024 07:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThese are practices that have been used for years, but are not based on good science or good selective breeding practices, but never producing favorable results. These practices, or beliefs, arose suddenly, shared as if they were true, and adopted by others who were desperately looking for answe...
Food fleece and feathers
Alpaca Tribe - May 22, 2024 18:31 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I offer a quick valley update and some alpaca musings. Join me for breakfast with the girls. Check out the bird listening/recording/identifying app Merlin Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in tou...
2024 Hudson Valentine Fort Worth Stockyard Sale
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - May 21, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutesSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Jaymie talks with Bill Hudson with Hudson Longhorns about the 2024 Hudson Valentine Fort Worth Stockyard Sale held on May 24th & 25th in Fort Worth, TX. Join us today to learn more about the upcoming Fort Worth Stockyard Sale. www.hiredhandlivebidding...
Ep196 - Is Purity of Blood a Reachable Goal?
Bred to Perfection - May 20, 2024 07:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThis has been a controversial topic for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, what I noticed was, the people who said there were no such thing as a Pure Strain, were the same people who were always adding new blood. They were only breeding best to best, and their fowl looked mixed. On the...
What is it like to live with alpacas?
Alpaca Tribe - May 15, 2024 18:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I muse on some of the realities we face when we choose to live with alpacas. I am not trying to put you off, well, only a little. But, I do want you to avoid having an unrealistic, romantic notion of what is will be like. If you alread...
Meet Felix Serna with El Coyote Ranch
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - May 14, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Today we talk with Felix Serna from El Coyote Ranch. El Coyote Ranch is represented by an elite herd of Texas Longhorns. They are functional cattle bred in the old tradition using today's ideas and technology. This blend of past and present is proof that Longhorns can fu...
Ep195 - Selection: both an Art and Science
Bred to Perfection - May 13, 2024 07:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsMost breeders don’t know the importance of Selection. The truth is, selection is the difference between success and failure. You cannot create or improve a strain without some knowledge of selection. However, when you talk with breeders, even experienced breeders, it’s amazing to see how litt...
What could intentional interactions with your alpacas look like?
Alpaca Tribe - May 08, 2024 19:09 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Grow in experience and confidence and get things done. Plan intentionally and add small steps together to make good progress. The geese continue to delight with their parenting skills. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like...
Going Viral on TikTok with Rancher Wade, Wagner Cattle Co.
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - May 07, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutesSend us a Text Message. Today we talk with Wade Wagner from Wagner Cattle Co. but you may know him better by Rancher Wade from his social media accounts. Rancher Wade will give us his experiences and advice to help ranchers have a successful social media presence. Wagner Cattle Company is dedi...
Recap of the 2024 Glendenning Fiesta Sale
From the Pasture with Hired Hand - May 06, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutesSend us a Text Message. In today's episode we are recapping this past weekend's sale, the Glendenning Fiesta Sale that was held in Fort Worth, Texas. Please join us in recapping everything from this weekend's events. www.hiredhandlivebidding.com
Ep194 - What if your Chickens get Sick?
Bred to Perfection - May 06, 2024 07:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWhat do you do when you see an occasional sick chicken? Everyone experiences the effects of disease on their farm. The question is, what do you do about it? There are many schools of thought on what is truly the right way to take care of your birds. Who is right? Join us as we discuss this contr...
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