I understand that.Yeah not ideal was more interested in his frame . I got some smaller framed cows that I wanting to fix
Seems like semen companies are buying 6 frame and under. I was looking at SydGen Gavel too because I've heard he's a true 7.He will definitely make them bigger based on what I have seen in terms of progeny. Running out of bulls that do that well currently.
Don't settle on a bull for ONE trait. There are lots to pick from that should check all the boxes.Yeah not ideal was more interested in his frame . I got some smaller framed cows that I wanting to fix
I bred my heifers to top notch. I'm kinda excited to see how they turn out. Should have some middle to end of February. I like they use their bulls they have few calves out of bulls they don't ownhoover has lots of bulls worth using. currently feeding a top notch steer out that we bought from a neighbor..
I agree but when trying to fix a frame issue by using a 7 frame bull there isn't many choices out there. Plenty of bulls to fix what he lacks. In my sire evaluation searches I can't seem to find very many bigger bulls . I know epds aren't perfect but it would make it a heck of a lot easier if everyone would publish frame scores vs off an epdDon't settle on a bull for ONE trait. There are lots
Tour of Duty is a 6.5I agree but when trying to fix a frame issue by using a 7 frame bull there isn't many choices out there. Plenty of bulls to fix what he lacks. In my sire evaluation searches I can't seem to find very many bigger bulls . I know epds aren't perfect but it would make it a heck of a lot easier if everyone would publish frame scores vs off an epd
I'm sorry, but Angus is the king of AI bulls. There is no excuse to use a bull for ONE trait knowing he has traits you don't like. You don't breed to one bull knowing you will have to breed his daughters to another bull to fix the first bulls unwanted traits!I agree but when trying to fix a frame issue by using a 7 frame bull there isn't many choices out there. Plenty of bulls to fix what he lacks. In my sire evaluation searches I can't seem to find very many bigger bulls . I know epds aren't perfect but it would make it a heck of a lot easier if everyone would publish frame scores vs off an epd
Never said I was going to use him but I am interested. For me I was looking for a big framed calving ease bull, good growth , good carcass and a good scrotal epd. He checks all of that so for me he would do a lot more than add frame.I'm sorry, but Angus is the king of AI bulls. There is no excuse to use a bull for ONE trait knowing he has traits you don't like. You don't breed to one bull knowing you will have to breed his daughters to another bull to fix the first bulls unwanted traits!
If there aren't any "current" bulls that are framey enough, use a true blue proven OLD bull.
@jscunn - surely you know some bulls to put frame on with all the other traits to make a good calf.