The main object of breeding a heifer to a half brother, or even breeding to its own sire is to reduce birth weight. In most cases this is done without caring about the loss in performance. The quality of the calf is not the issue. Its trying to not loose a heifer. This method of breeding...
These calves are on high energy diets, they go on milk replacer at 2 to 4 days then usually on grain by 10days and are pushed hard on grain. I do have an ad on the cattle today classifieds with price and wt information. But I would like to find feedlots to contact.