2023 Robertson County Fair Commercial Heifer Show: Pen Heifer Record Book

2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY FAIR

COMMERCIAL HEIFER SHOW
PEN HEIFER RECORD BOOK

Robertson County Fair Commercial Heifer Show
Pen Heifer Record Book
Instruction Sheet
Exhibitor should provide adequate records to support the detailed information shown on the
Summary of Expenses and the figures shown on the Summary of Expenses are accurate and
mathematically correct.
Section A
A. Adequate records would include-
1) Bill of sale, invoice receipt that indicates the following
Name and address of seller

Purchase date of each heifer
Cost of each heifer
Section B
Adequate records would include supporting invoices or evidence or payment (ex: receipt)
for all veterinary supplies/service which indicate the name and address of both the
buyer and seller, reflect actual date purchased/performed, describe supplies/services
and detail cost.
List each service on separate line
Copy of vaccination paper
Copy of State Health Certificate (Proof of Palpation/Toothing)
Section C
Adequate records would include supporting invoices or evidence of payment (ex: receipt)
for all feed that is purchased. Receipts should include the name and address of both
buyer and seller and reflect actual date purchased.
You should include receipts for hay, feed, and pasture rent in this section.
Section D
Adequate records would include supporting invoices or evidence of payment (ex: receipt)
for all miscellaneous expenses that occur. Miscellaneous expenses may include and
are not limited to fence repair, tack, etc.
List each expense on separate line
For sections B-D if you need to add additional pages you may do so.
Make sure that you total each section.
Section E
Bring each total over to the summary page. Make sure that mathematics are done correctly.
Completed record book must be signed by the Exhibitor and a Parent in order to be consid-
ered a completed record book.
Essay Questions
Use only space provided for questions 1 & 2. Question 3 may be a maximum of 3 pages.
Items to Include in Record Book
Pictures of heifer
Anything else that you wish to include
Copy of sale flier sent to prospective buyers
Section
A
Name: Charles Eddie Payne Wilson Birth Date: August 24, 2006
Address: 502 W. Morgan Street Franklin, Tx 77856
Phone Number: 979-220-2738 Age Division: Senior
Number of Acres Owned____ Leased_2.6___ Rented:_____
Name of 4-H Club or FFA Chapter: Franklin FFA
COMPLETE ALL ITEMS CALLED FOR THROUGHOUT RECORD BOOK
A. HEIFERS: All heifers must be purchased prior to October 29, 2022 and be tagged in during the offi-
cial tag-in on October 29, 2022.
Classification/Division:
Robertson County Approximate Date of Birth

Fair Tag Number
1160 January, 2022
1162 January, 2022
TOTAL COST OF HEIFERS $ 1848.32
Purchase Date: September 30, 2022

Seller’s Name: Charles Eddie Payne Wilson
Average Cost Per Head: $924.16
Charles Eddie Wilson 502 W. Morgan Franklin, TX 77856
Sold to Charles Eddie Wilson Invoice No 16

Date 9/30/2022
502 W. Morgan
Franklin, Tx 77856
Payment Method Check No. Job
Quantity Item No. Invoice

Description Unit Price Discount Line Total
1 F1 Heifer $924.16 $924.16
1 F1 Heifer $924.16 $924.16
Total Dis-
count
Subtotal $1,848.32
Sales Tax 0.00%
Thank you for your business! Total $1,848.32
Eddie Wilson
Cost of Embryo Plus Cost of Feeding, Medicating and Preventative and Diagnostic Veterinary Care of Recipient Cows
Cost of Embryo $150.00 $150.00

Feeding
Cows fed 2lbs a day 6 days a week. 38%HP Producer's Coop
November Feed per cow $10.32
December Feed per cow $12.90
January Feed per cow $10.32
February Feed per cow $10.32
March Feed per Cow $10.32
April Feed per Cow $12.90
Cows fed 5lbs a day 6 days a week. 20% BreedersCubes
November Feed per Cow $21.60
December Feed per Cow $27.00
January Feed per Cow $27.00
February Feed per cow $21.60
March Feed per Cow $21.60
April Feed per Cow $21.60
May and June Feed per Cow This cost is due to slow wean- $21.60
Cows were fed free choice mineral and salt the entire peri- $28.85
Total cost of Feed $257.93
Cost of Embryo Plus Cost of Feeding, Medicating and Preventative and Diagnostic Veterinary Care of Recipient Cows
Cost of Hay Each Round Bale of Hay purchased at $65.00
Hay November 4 weeks $26.00
Hay December 5 weeks $32.50
Hay January 5 weeks $32.50
Hay February 4 weeks $26.00
Hay March 5 weeks $32.50
Hay April 5 weeks $32.50
Hay November 4 weeks $26.00
Hay December 5 weeks $32.50
Hay January 5 weeks $32.50
Hay February 4 weeks $26.00
Hay March 5 weeks $32.50
Hay April 5 weeks $32.50
Total for Hay $364.00
Total Feed and Hay $621.93
Medicating and Preventative Veterinary Care per Recip Cow

Recip Medication October $6.60
Veterinary Palpation October $10.00
Recip Medication February $6.60
Medication for Recip Set Up $4.93
CIDR and Patches for Recip Set Up $13.25
Embryo Implantation $75.00
Embryo Implantation trip charge $2.25
Veterinary Palpation July $10.00
Veterinary Palpation October $10.00
Recip Medication October $6.80
Recip Medication April $6.80
Total Medication and Preventative Veterinary Care $152.23
TOTAL Cost of Calf $924.16

Section B
Summary of Expenses
Name: Charles Eddie Payne Wilson
B. VETERINARY EXPENSES: Refer to specific instructions pertaining to Section B attached.
DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT COST

10/01/2021 Valbazen lot 4610625 exp 2ml $3.36
Date: 06/2024. drenched Sep-
tember 19, 2022
10/01/2021 Ultrabac 8 s4098956 exp. 15 2ml $0.88
May 2023 injected Septem-
ber 19, 2022
02/01/2022 TriVib 5L 8760320b exp 2ml $1.80
15May 2023 injected January
29, 2023
03/16/2022 TriVib 5L 8760320b exp 2ml $1.80
15May 2023 injected March
5, 2023
3/16/2022 Valbazen 28 mL LOT 299631 2ml $3.36
exp 05/2022 drenched March
5, 2023
Breeding Soundness Exam $20.00 (estimated)
Exam Date: Invoice not received prior to
record book cutoff date
Breeding Soundness Exam $20.00 (estimated)
Exam Date: 0 Invoice not received prior to
Veterinary Health Certificate $40.00 (estimated)

Invoice not received prior to
Issued Date:
TOTAL VETERINARY EXPENSES $91.20(estimated)

N. J. Payne
6994 Deep Well Road Invoice No :908
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :10/1/2022
(979) 589-2884 Customer ID :CEPW
Charles "Eddie" Wilson

502 West Morgan Street
Franklin, Tx 77856
Quantity Description Unit Price Line Total

30 Pasture Lease per Day (September) $0.00 $0.00
4 Schulte Farm Services White Tag (50 lbs sack) $8.75 $35.00
Valbazen lot 4610625 exp Date: 06/2024. drenched September 19,
2 $1.68 $3.36
2022
2 Ultrabac 8 s4098956 exp. 15 May 2023 injected September 19, 2022 $0.44 $0.88
1 Salt (50 lbs block) $8.60 $8.60
TOTAL $47.84
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :2/1/2023

Franklin, Tx 77856

31 Pasture Lease per Day (January) $0.00 $0.00
2 Producer's Cooperative 38%HP Cubes (50 lbs sack) $12.30 $24.60
2 TriVib 5L 8760320b exp 15May 2023 injected January 29, 2023 $0.90 $1.80
0.5 Roll Costal Hay $75.00 $37.50
TOTAL $389.40
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :3/15/2023

Franklin, Tx 77856

16 Pasture Lease per Day( March) $0.00 $0.00
1 Square Bale of Coastal Doanted by Justin Irick $13.00 $0.00
2 TriVib 5L 8760320b exp 15May 2023 injected March 5, 2023 $0.90 $1.80
2 Valbazen 28 mL LOT 299631 exp 05/2022 drenched March 5, 2023 $2.24 $4.48
TOTAL $90.28
ULTRABAC® 8
Zoetis
Clostridium Chauvoei-Septicum-Haemolyticum-Novyi-Sordellii-Perfringens Types C & D Bacterin-Toxoid
U.S. Vet. Lic. No.: 190
Description: ULTRABAC® 8 consists of killed, standardized cultures of Cl. chauvoei, Cl. septicum, Cl. haemolyti-
cum, Cl. novyi, Cl. sordellii, and Cl. perfringens types C and D, with an adjuvant.
Indications: For use in healthy cattle and sheep as an aid in preventing blackleg caused by Clostridium chau-
voei, malignant edema caused by Cl. septicum, bacillary hemoglobinuria caused by Cl. haemolyticum, black disease
caused by Cl. novyi, gas-gangrene caused by Cl. sordellii, and enterotoxemia and enteritis caused by Cl.
perfringens types B, C, and D. Although Cl. perfringens type B is not a significant problem in North America, immunity is
provided by the beta toxoid of type C and the epsilon toxoid of type D.
Directions: Shake well.
Cattle: Aseptically administer 5 mL subcutaneously, followed by a second dose 4-6 weeks later. In accordance with
Beef Quality Assurance guidelines, this product should be administered subcutaneously (SC) under the skin.
Sheep: Aseptically administer 2 1/2 mL subcutaneously, followed by a second dose 4-6 weeks later. For Cl. haemolyti-
cum, repeat the dose every 5-6 months in animals subject to reexposure. Annual revaccination with a single dose is
recommended.
Precaution(s): Store at 2°-7°C. Do not freeze.
Use entire contents when first opened.
Caution(s): As with many vaccines, anaphylaxis may occur after use. Initial antidote of epinephrine is recommended
and should be followed with appropriate supportive therapy.
Warning(s): Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.
For veterinary use only.
85-4387-04
Presentation: 10 dose, 50 dose, and 200 dose plastic vials. Color coded labels.
CPN: 3690025.2
TRIVIB ® 5L
Boehringer Ingelheim
Campylobacter Fetus-Leptospira Canicola-Grippotyphosa-Hardjo-Icterohaemorrhagiae-Pomona Bacterin
For vaccination of healthy cattle as an aid in the prevention of Campylobacter fetus, Leptospira pomona, hardjo, grippotyphosa,
canicola and icterohaemorrhagiae infections. Killed, concentrated cultures of Campylobacter fetus var. venerealis and Leptospira
pomona, hardjo, grippotyphosa, canicola and icterohaemorrhagiae organisms suspended in a special oil adjuvant.
DOSE: Cattle, 5 mL. Inject subcutaneously under aseptic conditions in the neck or behind the shoulder. In non-infected herds and
susceptible animals a second dose should be administered 2 to 4 weeks later. The last injection should precede the breeding sea-
son by 4 to 8 weeks. Revaccinate annually.
CAUTION: Store in the dark at 2° to 7°C (35° to 45°F). AVOID FREEZING. SHAKE WELL. Use entire contents when first opened. Do
not vaccinate within 60 days before slaughter. In case of anaphylactoid reaction, administer epinephrine. Thimerosal added as pre-
servative. For Veterinary Use Only © 2002 Fort Dodge Animal Health
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 USA
U.S. Vet. License No. 112
50 mL 10 Doses 1065J
250 mL 50 Doses 1067I
NAC No.: 10282340

ivomec® Plus
Merial
(ivermectin and clorsulon)
INJECTION for Cattle
NADA 140-833, Approved by the FDA
67302, 67303, 67304, 67305
For the effective treatment and control of internal parasites, including adult liver flukes, and external parasites.
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.
INTRODUCTION
The ability of IVOMEC® (ivermectin) to deliver internal and external parasite control has been proven in cattle markets
around the world. Now, Merial Limited combines ivermectin, the active ingredient of IVOMEC, with clorsulon, an effective
adult flukicide. A single injection of IVOMEC Plus (ivermectin and clorsulon) offers all the benefits of IVOMEC plus con-
trol of adult Fasciola hepatica.
The dosage level of clorsulon supplied by IVOMEC Plus is effective only against adult liver flukes (Fasciola he-
patica).
DOSAGE
IVOMEC Plus should be given only by subcutaneous injection at a dose volume of 1 mL per 110 lb (50 kg) body weight.
This volume will deliver 10 mg ivermectin and 100 mg clorsulon.
ADMINISTRATION
IVOMEC Plus (ivermectin and clorsulon) Injection is to be given subcutaneously only. Animals should be appropriately
restrained to achieve the proper route of administration. Use of a 16-gauge, 1/2” to 3/4” sterile needle is recommended.
Inject the solution subcutaneously (under the skin) behind the shoulder (see illustration).
VALBAZEN®
Zoetis
(albendazole oral suspension)
Broad-Spectrum Dewormer
Oral Suspension for Use in Cattle, Sheep, and Goats for removal and control of liver flukes, tapeworms, stomach worms
(including 4th stage inhibited larvae of Ostertagia ostertagi), intestinal worms, and lungworms in cattle and sheep and for
the treatment of adult liver flukes in nonlactating goats
Active Ingredient:Albendazole 11.36%
(Equivalent to 113.6 mg/mL)

Approved by FDA under NADA # 110-048
Indications:
Cattle and sheep: Valbazen is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic effective in the removal and control of liver flukes, tape-
worms, stomach worms (including 4th stage inhibited larvae of Ostertagia ostertagi), intestinal worms, and lungworms as
indicated below.
Dosage and Administration: Valbazen Suspension should be administered to cattle and goats at the recommended rate of 4
mL/100 lb of body weight (equivalent to 4.54 mg of albendazole/lb, 10 mg/kg) and to sheep at the recommended rate of 0.75
mL/25 lb of body weight (equivalent to 3.4 mg of albendazole/lb, 7.5 mg/kg). The following table indicates recommended dosing
schedules. Do not underdose. Ensure each animal receives a complete dose based on a current body weight. Underdosing may
result in ineffective treatment, and encourage the development of parasite resistance.
Residue Warnings: Cattle must not be slaughtered within 27 days following last treatment. Sheep and Goats must not be slaugh-
tered within 7 days following last treatment. Because a withdrawal time in milk has not been established, do not use in female
dairy cattle of breeding age. Do not use in lactating does.
Section C
Summary of Expenses
C. FEED PURCHASED: Refer to specific instructions pertaining to Section C attached.
DATE TOTAL LBS. DESCRIPTION PRICE PER COST
OF FEED OR CWT. OR PER
PURCHASED UNIT
PASTURE
10/1/2021 Morton Livestock $8.60/block $8.60

Salt
10/1/2021 200 Lbs Schulte Farm Ser- $8.75/sack $35.00
vices White Tag

vices White Tag
11/1/2021 1 Roll Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $75.00

vices White Tag
12/1/2021 0.5 Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $37.50
1/1/2022 1162.5 Lbs Schulte Farm Ser- $8.75/sack $203.44

vices White Tag
1/1/2022 1 Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $75.00
1/1/2022 50 Lbs Producer's Special $18.85/sack $18.85

Pasture Mineral

vices White Tag
DATE TOTAL LBS. DESCRIPTION PRICE PER COST
OF FEED OR CWT. OR PER
PURCHASED UNIT
PASTURE
2/1/2022 100 Lbs Producer’s Coopera- $12.30/sack $24.60

tive 38%HP Cube
2/1/2022 0.5 Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $37.50

vices White Tag
3/1/2022 100 Lbs Producer’s Coopera- $12.30/sack $24.60

tive 38%HP Cube
vices White Tag
3/15/2022 Square Bale Coastal Hay $7.00 $0.00 (Donated by
Justin Irick)
TOTAL $1245.34
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :10/1/2022

Franklin, Tx 77856

30 Pasture Lease per Day (September) $0.00 $0.00
Valbazen lot 4610625 exp Date: 06/2024. drenched September 19,
2 $1.68 $3.36
2022
2 Ultrabac 8 s4098956 exp. 15 May 2023 injected September 19, 2022 $0.44 $0.88
1 Salt (50 lbs block) $8.60 $8.60
TOTAL $47.84
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :11/1/2022

Franklin, Tx 77856

3 Pasture Lease per Day (October) $0.00 $0.00
1.5 Schulte Farm Services White Tag (50 lbs sack) $10.50 $15.75
0.5 Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $37.50
TOTAL $53.25
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :12/1/2022

Franklin, Tx 77856

30 Pasture Lease per Day (November) $0.00 $0.00
0.50 Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $37.50
TOTAL $273.75
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :1/1/2023

Franklin, Tx 77856

31 Pasture Lease per Day (December) $0.00 $0.00
1 Roll Costal Hay $75.00 $75.00
1 Producers Special Pasture Mineral (50 lbs sack) $18.85 $18.85
TOTAL $297.29
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :2/1/2023

Franklin, Tx 77856

31 Pasture Lease per Day (January) $0.00 $0.00
2 Producer's Cooperative 38%HP Cubes (50 lbs sack) $12.30 $24.60
2 TriVib 5L 8760320b exp 15May 2023 injected January 29, 2023 $0.90 $1.80
0.5 Roll Costal Hay $75.00 $37.50
TOTAL $389.40
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :3/1/2023

Franklin, Tx 77856

28 Pasture Lease per Day (February) $0.00 $0.00
2 Producer's Cooperative 38%HP Cubes (50lbs sack) $12.30 $24.60
TOTAL $68.35
N. J. Payne
Bryan, Tx 77808 Date :3/15/2023

Franklin, Tx 77856

16 Pasture Lease per Day( March) $0.00 $0.00
1 Square Bale of Coastal Doanted by Justin Irick $13.00 $0.00
2 TriVib 5L 8760320b exp 15May 2023 injected March 5, 2023 $0.90 $1.80
2 Valbazen 28 mL LOT 299631 exp 05/2022 drenched March 5, 2023 $2.24 $4.48
TOTAL $90.28
FEED NUTRITIONAL
INFORMATION
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), aerial part, fresh
Tables of chemical composition and nutritional value
Avg: average or predicted value; SD: standard deviation; Min: minimum value; Max: maximum value; Nb: number of values
(samples) used
Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Dry matter % as fed 31.3 5.9 20.0 49.6 36
Crude protein % DM 9.8 2.3 6.3 15.8 44
Crude fiber % DM 31.3 2.9 26.5 35.9 27
NDF % DM 66.7 13.9 43.0 86.3 17
ADF % DM 36.7 7.4 20.3 44.7 20
Lignin % DM 4.7 1.7 3.0 9.0 10
Ether extract % DM 1.9 0.6 1.1 3.9 23
Ash % DM 9.5 1.9 6.5 13.6 39
Water-soluble carbohydrates % DM 0.8 0.5 1.2 2
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 18.0 0.3 18.0 19.1 4
Minerals
Calcium g/kg DM 4.5 1.9 2.5 9.2 18
Phosphorus g/kg DM 2.2 0.6 1.4 3.2 18
Potassium g/kg DM 15.7 4.4 9.9 22.9 14
Sodium g/kg DM 0.4 0.6 0.1 1.5 5
Magnesium g/kg DM 1.8 0.8 1.0 3.8 13
Manganese mg/kg DM 73 69 78 2
Zinc mg/kg DM 44 40 47 2
Copper mg/kg DM 8 7 9 2
Ruminant nutritive values
OM digestibility, ruminants % 58.4 4.9 44.6 65.0 18
Energy digestibility, ruminants % 55.8 3.2 54.0 61.4 4
DE ruminants MJ/kg DM 10.0 0.7 10.0 11.7 4
ME ruminants MJ/kg DM 8.1
Nitrogen digestibility, ruminants % 60.0 7.8 48.0 72.6 12
The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.
References
Alibes et al., 1990; Arieli et al., 1989; Arthington et al., 2005; Aumont et al., 1991; Babayemi et al., 2006; Butterworth, 1963; Caceres et al., 1986; Campos et al., 2010; CIRAD, 1991; Gill, 1970; Holm, 1971; Hussain,
2009; Khanum et al., 2007; Krueger et al., 2008; Mlay et al., 2006; Naik et al., 1998; Nasrullah et al., 2003; Prado et al., 2004; Sultan et al., 2007; Xandé et al., 1989
Last updated on 12/09/2013 17:14:10

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), hay
Tables of chemical composition and nutritional value
Avg: average or predicted value; SD: standard deviation; Min: minimum value; Max: maximum value; Nb: number of values
(samples) used
Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Dry matter % as fed 91.5 2.7 85.8 95.7 10

Crude protein % DM 10.2 2.2 6.3 14.7 44
Crude fiber % DM 29.5 5.1 18.4 41.1 19
NDF % DM 73.7 2.7 69.4 78.6 34
ADF % DM 35.5 4.8 27.8 43.9 24
Lignin % DM 5.9 0.6 4.7 6.9 20
Ether extract % DM 2.7 1.7 1.4 7.0 9
Ash % DM 8.3 1.6 5.9 12.5 36
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 18.3
Minerals
Calcium g/kg DM 4.2 4.0 4.4 2

Phosphorus g/kg DM 1.9 1.8 2.0 2
Potassium g/kg DM 11.2 1
Sodium g/kg DM 0.2 1
Magnesium g/kg DM 1.8 1
Manganese mg/kg DM 124 1
Zinc mg/kg DM 25 1
Copper mg/kg DM 3 1
Iron mg/kg DM 102 1
Ruminant nutritive values
OM digestibility, ruminants % 53.5 5.0 44.0 62.0 24
Energy digestibility, ruminants % 50.1
DE ruminants MJ/kg DM 9.2
ME ruminants MJ/kg DM 7.4
Nitrogen digestibility, ruminants % 58.3 4.7 45.5 65.4 21
The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.
References
Alibes et al., 1990; Arieli et al., 1989; Arthington et al., 2005; Aumont et al., 1991; Babayemi et al., 2006; Butterworth, 1963; Caceres et al., 1986; Campos et al., 2010; CIRAD, 1991; Gill, 1970; Holm, 1971; Hussain,
2009; Khanum et al., 2007; Krueger et al., 2008; Mlay et al., 2006; Naik et al., 1998; Nasrullah et al., 2003; Prado et al., 2004; Sultan et al., 2007; Xandé et al., 1989
Last updated on 12/09/2013 17:14:10

Section D
Summary of Expenses

D. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES: Refer to specific instructions pertaining to Section D attached.
DATE DESCRIP- AMOUNT COST PER COST

TION UNIT
10/29/2021 County Validation 2 head $10.00 $20.00
02/25/2022 Robertson County Fair 1 Pen $25.00 $25.00

Commercial Heifer
3/16/2022 Printing 1 Record Book $39.47 $39.47
Total Miscellaneous Cost: $84.47

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Section E
Summary of Expenses

Section E. Total of Project Expense and Signatures: Refer to specific instructions pertaining to Sec-
tion E attached.
DESCRIPTION TOTAL AMOUNT

Purchase price of heifers $1848.32
Veterinary Expenses $91.20 (estimated)
Feed/Pasture/Hay Expenses $1245.34
Miscellaneous Expenses $84.47
Grand Total All Expenses: $3269.33
Signature of Exhibitor: ___________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian:___________________________________

Essay Questions

Write a brief essay explaining the following things:
1). Why did you choose the breed of heifers you did?
F1 Brahman cows are known as Queens of Cow Country. Since I show
Brahman cattle, I wanted to show F1 tiger stripes. I also wanted to prove you can
have quality gentle F1 tiger stripes which are easily handled and ready to go to
work in a commercial operation. Hybrid vigor—or the improvement of the off-
spring through cross breeding– allows the F1 Brahman-Hereford to be heat toler-
ant, insect resistant, extremely fertile cow even in the hottest climates and live
longer. These females will sell at a premium and pay their buyer back in calf pro-
duction year after year under less then ideal conditions and for more years than her
non-F1 counterparts in the pasture. Additionally, seeing how so many feeder calves
died due to intense heat last summer, I feel that the offspring of F-1 Brahman cattle
will increase in value over the next several years. The disease resistance and heat
tolerance these females have and will pass on makes them worth every penny spent
producing them.
2). Where do your heifers live? Give details of the facilities that you
use. (Include equipment used, tack purchased, pen construction, pas-
ture leased, etc.)
This year for my Commercial Heifer project, I leased 2.6 acres from my
Grandmother, N. J. Payne. We call this area the Feedlot and the Wing. The lease
terns stated if I continue to help feed her cattle during the Fall and Winter and help
maintain fence on the entire property year-round, I would be able to use the land
and all equipment needed rent free.
Water
The water provided for my heifers came from a well on the property. An in-
cluded diagram shows the line from the well to the spigot on the property. The
spigot is in the ground and covered to protect it from freezing and to reduce the
chance of cattle breaking it when they rub against a typical above ground water
pipe and spigot. Attached to the spigot is a five-foot water hose. The hose supplies
water from the spigot to the plastic Little Giant Trough O Matic float valve. The
float valve controls the water supply to the Rubber Made 100 gallon water trough.
Land and Equipment Leased
The Feedlot area is enclosed by Priefert Bull Tuff panels and barb wire fence
using steel post and cedar posts for support braces. There are some trees to pro-
vide shade during the warm months and thicket on the north east side to provide a
wind break during the colder months.
The Wing has native pasture grasses as well as Coastal Bahia coming in from
the Hay Meadow. There are several large Oak trees for shade and there is a wind-
break on the outside of the fence to the North. The fence around the perimeter of
the Wing is barbed wire with steal posts and cedar posts.
The pens where I corralled my Commercial Heifers for vaccinating and de-
worming as well as delousing are welded steel pipe and rod. I used the Priefert
squeeze chute and head gate to contain the heifers during injections, drenching and
pouring external parasite exterminator on them.
Feeding
I used a 13-year-old covered mineral feeder to let my cattle have free choice
salt and mineral. The mineral feeder is a pressure treater lumber frame and base
covered with corrugated tin. When it was raining, I fed my heifers out of the min-
eral feeder. When it was not raining, I used an eight head Behlan feed trough made
of hard plastic molding on a steel frame. The Behlan feeder has been on the prop-
erty since 2016.
For haying my cattle, I used Coastal Bahia round bales. To reduce the waste
of hay—which is very precious to all ranchers in our area—I used a steel hay ring
to contain the hay. My Dad used the tractor to bring the bales to the hay ring and he
and I used our pocket knives to cut the twine off of the bale before feeding it to the
cattle. I was trusted to learn to drive the standard transmission feed truck. Maybe,
soon they will trust me enough to learn to drive the tractor.
My Mom bought an in-chute portable scale to weigh the cattle and I was able
to use it for weighing the heifers.
Storage
Buying feed in bulk allows for better pricing. My grandmother and I
calculated how much feed we need annually and contracted a booking through
Schulte’s Farm Services this past October. We store the feed in an old refrigerated
cargo trailer that no longer operates. Due to an over infestation of mice, we used
the concrete slabbed metal building to store bagged feed this year
Tools
Having the responsibility of cattle means there is fence to repair or cat-
tle to work. Fencing pliers, hammers and a fence stretcher are available for me to
repair fence. There is always bailing twine and wire to make things stay still if
they are moving and should not. As for working the cattle, we use Hauptner 50cc
syringes—which are older than me—and needles for vaccinations and worming,
ear tag pliers and ear tags for identification and drench guns for oral medications.

3). Give a summary of your commercial heifer project. Include your
experiences and what all you have learned from the project as well as
any other information that you would like to share.
In August of 2018 I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to buy an
amazing matched pair of F1 Tiger stripes for my 2018-2019 Commercial Heifer
Project. Those heifers planted a seed of a dream and I knew then I wanted to breed
and raise cattle like this, with one exception--I wanted to raise gentle F1 Tiger
stripes who would not fight you in the pen, would not need horses or dogs to gath-
er and would raise their calves the same.
I considered buying some Registered Brahman cows and artificially insemi-
nating them with sexed Hereford semen. Pricing the type of cattle I wanted soon
helped me realize that a 12 year old was a little outclassed.
I spoke to Mr. Cary Crow at Trans Ova and he helped me come up with a bet-
ter plan. To create some sexed F1 embryos using my registered Brahman show
cow and sexed Polled Hereford semen.
Using my families recip cows, my family and I medicated the cattle to
synchronize them for embryo transfer. The day for transfer came and the Certified
tech came from Trans Ova and inserted 13 embryos into cows ready for embryos
For the next 60 days all we had to do was wait. “Don’t look at them, touch
them, work them or even sneeze in their direction, “ we were told by a family
friend.
After the 60 days, our veterinarian came and palpated the cows, of the 13,
nine were bred. Now we had to wait again for January of 2022. We worked them in
the Fall of 2021 and all nine were still bred and healthy.
December 2021 came and calf watch began. I really did not want to go to school
for fear of missing any of the calving. One calf of the group was extremely small
and did not match any of the others. Of the remaining eight, I got matching tiger
stripe heifers.
I let them live the normal life of a regular calf, but fed their mothers close to
the pens and my sister and I sat on the ground and let the calves get curious and re-
warded their curiosity with creep feed and scratches. They learned to trust us.
Vaccinating and worming cattle for the first time was slow. My entire family and I
worked them easily and quietly so they would not be afraid of the pens. My Mom
said it really was not working cattle since it was a profanity free day.
Weighing the girls helped me know how much they gained and what my final
cost of gain would be. I decided to slowly wean the heifers. My Dad and I used a
home made creep gate and wired it into an opening in the panels of the feedlot and
the calves were able to come and go as they pleased. I lengthened the time they
were away from their mothers more and more every day and when the time came
for them to be completely separated there was little weight loss and low stress.
My sister and I continued to mingle with the girls to keep them gentle. I
slowly transitioned them to Shulte’s Feedlot Ration while continuing to supply
salt, mineral and grass .
All four heifers were validated in October and I continued to check weights
and fed my girls accordingly.
Looking back, I am glad we pre booked feed and stored it in vast amounts
because the weather in December required a lot of feed.
These heifers have had their first season and are ready for a bull. I have en-
joyed my time with them. I chose my two tiger stripes because they are more uni-
form and less than 100 pounds difference in weight.
I feel I have raised an excellent pair of heifers suitable for a larger or small
operation. I have proven time and again how gentle they are and hope they go to a
good home. I know in the cattle business there is no room for sentimentality, but I
will miss these heifers.
My total cost for each heifer is $1,634.67. I could have fed a little cheaper
but my heifers might not be in as good condition. In the past I have fed spent
brewers grain obtained from a microbrewery. Unfortunately, I was unable to
source the spent grain this year.
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ROBERTSON COUNTY FAIR

PEN HEIFER RECORD BOOK

A. Adequate records would include-

1) Bill of sale, invoice receipt that indicates the following

Name and address of seller

List each expense on separate line

Make sure that you total each section.

Items to Include in Record Book

Address: 502 W. Morgan Street Franklin, Tx 77856

Phone Number: 979-220-2738 Age Division: Senior

Number of Acres Owned____ Leased_2.6___ Rented:_____

Name of 4-H Club or FFA Chapter: Franklin FFA

COMPLETE ALL ITEMS CALLED FOR THROUGHOUT RECORD BOOK

Robertson County Approximate Date of Birth

Purchase Date: September 30, 2022

Sold to Charles Eddie Wilson Invoice No 16

Payment Method Check No. Job

Quantity Item No. Invoice

1 F1 Heifer $924.16 $924.16

1 F1 Heifer $924.16 $924.16

Sales Tax 0.00%

Thank you for your business! Total $1,848.32

Cost of Embryo $150.00 $150.00

Total Feed and Hay $621.93

Medicating and Preventative Veterinary Care per Recip Cow

TOTAL Cost of Calf $924.16

Name: Charles Eddie Payne Wilson

B. VETERINARY EXPENSES: Refer to specific instructions pertaining to Section B attached.

DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT COST

Veterinary Health Certificate $40.00 (estimated)

TOTAL VETERINARY EXPENSES $91.20(estimated)

Charles "Eddie" Wilson

Quantity Description Unit Price Line Total

1 Salt (50 lbs block) $8.60 $8.60

Charles "Eddie" Wilson

Quantity Description Unit Price Line Total

2 Producer's Cooperative 38%HP Cubes (50 lbs sack) $12.30 $24.60

0.5 Roll Costal Hay $75.00 $37.50

Charles "Eddie" Wilson

Quantity Description Unit Price Line Total

1 Square Bale of Coastal Doanted by Justin Irick $13.00 $0.00

Fort Dodge Animal Health, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 USA

U.S. Vet. License No. 112

NAC No.: 10282340

(Equivalent to 113.6 mg/mL)

10/1/2021 Morton Livestock $8.60/block $8.60

11/1/2021 75 Lbs Schulte Farm Ser- $10.50/sack $15.75

11/1/2021 1 Roll Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $75.00

12/1/2021 1125 Lbs Schulte Farm Ser- $10.50/sack $236.25

12/1/2021 0.5 Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $37.50

1/1/2022 1162.5 Lbs Schulte Farm Ser- $8.75/sack $203.44

1/1/2022 1 Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $75.00

1/1/2022 50 Lbs Producer's Special $18.85/sack $18.85

2/1/2022 1550 Lbs Schulte Farm Ser- $10.50/sack $325.50

2/1/2022 100 Lbs Producer’s Coopera- $12.30/sack $24.60

2/1/2022 0.5 Roll Coastal Hay $75.00 $37.50

3/1/2022 250 Lbs Schulte Farm Ser- $8.75/sack $43.75

3/1/2022 100 Lbs Producer’s Coopera- $12.30/sack $24.60

Number of Acres Owned____ Leased_2.6_ Rented:___