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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Markings | 5/9/2012 |
| Q: In describing a Hereford , what does "short marked" mean? A: Jerry, Hmmm... that's a new one for me! Can you please give me the "context" of the question? How ... | |
| feeding | 5/4/2012 |
| Q: i am trying to find out more information on feeding requirements in cattle and i was hoping that you ... A: Annie, I don't know how much help I can be... as you're in the UK, and I'm in the US! I don't know ... | |
| beef cows | 4/16/2012 |
| Q: i have 6 beef cows 3 are heifers and the other 3 are bulls if i got another bull would that be bad ... A: I'm not sure I understand why you would have three bulls already? Are you trying to start a small ... | |
| Cows on the Beach | 3/28/2012 |
| Q: This is a strange question and I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer it but I thought I'd give it ... A: Rogan, Wow.. this is an interesting question! I hadn't heard of that breed before. Do you know ... | |
| Blue tongue disease | 3/20/2012 |
| Q: I am trying to find otu the following to do with the disease: How long does it take to recover from ... A: Good morning! Boy, you've got me stumped on this one! I see that you're from the UK.. I'm guessing ... | |
| breeding heifers | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a small beef cattle herd in south Texas and I 7 heifers that I have raised on our ranch and ... A: Thom, Sorry for the delay! I tried to answer this for you the day you sent it, but for some reason ... | |
| taming a steer | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Have a 4-H steer that has us very confused. We can halter him in the pen, lead him around some, ... A: Jeanne, This is a tough one.. especially since the steer has already gotten away from you more than ... | |
| calf | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: can u feed Super Gain an Equine supplement to calves A: Good morning! I would suggest you not ... although without seeing what the ingredients are in the ... | |
| baby calf wont eat or nurse | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: we had a baby calf born on our farm but when she was born the mother wasn't producing milk and had ... A: A new born calf is only going to nurse the cow a few times for a short duration for the first couple ... | |
Eileen DuJardin
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Expertise
I can answer most types of cattle questions, primarily beef types. Genetics, breeding, basic care, herd health and management, and showing. I'm knowledgeable in forages and feeding. Non emergency health and soundness questions. I am not a veterinary, and can't answer critical care questions. Call your local large animal vet for that service.
Experience
I've been a registered cattle breeder for over 20 years. My husband and I run a 250 acre cattle ranch in Texas. I've raised dairy cattle, commercial cattle, and registered and show cattle. I'm on our county Beef and Forage committee.
Organizations
American Simmental Association. American Brahman Breeders Association. Falls County Beef and Forage Committee. Texas Farm Bureau
Education/Credentials
Associates Degree in computer science.
Awards and Honors
Many ribbons and placings in cattle showing, with most recent being: 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show, Senior Champion Simmental, and Houston Livestock Show Reserve Champion Senior Simmental.
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