AboutJauson Expertise I can answer questions about training, such as but not limited to halter breaking, saddle, harness and trick training. Health, housing and some breeding issues. I will not answer health questions that would require me to examine the animal in person. These types of questions are best handled by your local vet.
Experience Im the founder of the IRSA, I have trained cattle and bison for many years. I have written a book about training and have owned and shown many grand champion Longhorn cattle.
Organizations IRSA, ITLA
Publications Apples N Oats,The Farm Show Magazine, Western Horseman, The Complete Book of Riding Steers, Steers with Gears,The Drover
Education/Credentials equine science
Awards and Honors Many Produce of dam, and grand champion steers of all ages.
Expert: Jauson Date: 4/5/2008 Subject: Training a young bull
Question Hey
I am kinda new at rasing beef cows but my grandpa is an expert. He has given me a young bull calf (Hereford senepol hybrid) to raise (for beef)and I am seeing if I could befriend it and then once it gets big enough I could sell it at an auction. Do you have any advice on how I could befriend this young calf. It is about 6 or 7 weeks old and the mom is nice but like any other mom she watches after her calf.
Answer At his age and with the mama cow still around, I wouldn't halter him yet. Mom may not like that. What you can do at this age is mimic the mama cow. Brush him, like she licks him,spend time with him. My son used to take a bucket and turn it upside down in the pen and sit there for hours just reading out loud. The foals and calves would hear his voice and were able to just walk up and sniff him. He became one of them every fall at weaning time. He also aced English class *grins* Sing, talk, brush, just be there. When he is weaned the hard part will be over. He will have already excepted you. Some calves just don't ever like people no matter what. This works with most.
