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I think the reason is that the bull is not registered yet. He is still a yearling (about 14 months). I have seen an older bull that is registered but no #'s on him or sire's side. How can full siblings have different #'s? Like there are a couple of twins that have totally different epds.

If the bull himself does not have any numbers yet, can someone tell what the epd is by his parent's epd? How?

I agree that <70# calves are a bit small. I want a calf that will be easily born but be strong enough to survive once it gets here and not a malnourished-looking calf. I mean sure I want a live birth. I also want a live sell at weaning or a live replacement, whatever the case. That's my hopes...

In my defense: 'I haven't shot any bullits yet, that I know of. I was just reminding him of the type of goal I have. Then, trying to explain it in his terms.' I don't have anything against black herefords. I like them myself. In fact, I am trying to breed my heifers as we speak to a hereford...

Like I said before: Another way to put it is as you might say I am a producer that has a goal of commercial calves and if I see a good calf that I like, I would consider keeping for a replacement. Also, I want some eye appeal and some structure/soundness in my herd. Do you get my opinion now?

Thanks for the clarification on that BW epd. I'm still learning. How much difference would you see between a BW 2 & 4? Could a BW 4 with a CE 6+ still be a good size calf but small enough for a good size heifer?

So if I bought a bull from a colder climate, he may throw smaller calves in a warmer climate. Would you feel comfortable using a BW 4-5 bull from north, say NY, in KY? I have seen a few bulls out of Leachman Prompter #10796576. I really liked one.

How much difference can I really expect to see in a calf's weaning weight with a difference of 10 (for example 35 and 45)on the WW epd?

Aero, I am wanting to be able to keep a couple good heifers for replacements while maintaining good growth at the auctions. Thanks for the link to your calculator. I'll check it out ASAP.

I appreciate all this info. I had seen a couple I like the looks of but they are not registered yet. One has estimated numbers of CED +8, BW +1.4, WW +27, YW +62, M +16. The bull I get will not be a strictly heifer bull, just about 10 in about 4 yrs. time. The rest will be grown cows.

I hadn't heard anything about the weather affecting the BW's before. How does that take affect? If the same herd, in Alabama, were moved up north, to Indiana, I would get a bigger calf at birth. Am I understanding right?

So if I were looking for a bull that would throw around 70-80 lb. calves, what BW epd would you say to look for? For example, If I had a heifer or a cow that was moderately framed(some are bigger) and no numbers to use on her side and I wanted to keep a moderate frame in the herd with the...

I have been reading back through some of posts about some bulls. I have a few cows and about a half dozen heifers. I have been thinking about buying a angus bull. The epd numbers are a little confusing. What kind of numbers would you consider for an all around bull? What kind price range would...

I'll have to hire it done. The guy that does it around here uses CIDR's and 'laces them. I may just do it the old fashion way and run them with a leased bull or something. Sounds a bit complicated for me.

I mean how many days from the time you lutelace(?) 'til the actual breeding does it usually take? Also, if the heifer does not take the first time, can the process be repeated? If so, is there a limit?

Anyone here know about the Three Trees sale this weekend in Georgetown, KY? How much does the cattle usually go for there?

Thanks for your opinions. I am hoping all goes well. How long does the process take. I mean preparation, AI'ing, etc. can the process be repeated?

What is the success rate for AI'ing heifers? I am new to this kind of thing. I kept about a 1/2 dozen heifers and thought about AI'ing them. Your opinions will be appreciated. RR