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And I will further add that the bull we are using AI is consistent for the traits I am looking to improve in my herd. Some of what we are doing is unorganized line breeding in a sense but it is working. There is more than one way to skin a cat even if it’s bass ackwords.

My point on age is I am running out of time to get the cows I want as I won’t live forever. The progress rate I am currently making would not be possible without outside genetics.

Likely weaning weights haven’t changed as environment is the limiting factor. Epd inflation is real as genomics have entered the picture. This seems to bother some but in reality it’s just the way the system works.

that’s one that’s one idea for sure. You can’t screw it up that way. Won’t make much progress unless you have some numbers to work with. My thoughts are to find a seedstock supplier that is selecting and managing cattle similar to your operation and take advantage of his selection pressure. I...

Epds + visual+genomics will make better breeding decisions than just using one or two of the above. More is not always better but using the tools the right way makes the most sense.

I am pretty sure all three of the outfits you listed use epds in their own sire selection. Dismissing epds entirely kind of defeats the purpose of your own breeding program at that point.

Are all American bulls priced that high? The semen on Right Time 7861 was collected at World West in Billings Montana. They have a solid reputation.

Good looking calf. It’s neat to me that while the bull calves look good his daughters are going to be his calling card. They have the nicest disposition post calving and good mothering instincts as well.

Recent picture of same calf

That’s exactly what we are doing. We will actually split ours into two groups and start one group five days ahead of the other. The once that don’t settle ai will be slightly more strung out for the clean up bulls. The cows we are doing will be gnrh day 1 and pg day 7 or 8 and breed in heat.

Looks like your program is working like usual. Good looking cattle.

Good udders while they can be accidental seldom are. My point is if you want good to great udder structure on your cows you have to select for it. Buy your bulls from someone who cares about it as much or more than you do and it goes away in two generations. Poor udders are time killers.

This one belongs to our daughter and is a month old. Cows maternal grandam is a full sister to Hoover Dam. It’s kind of fun watching this one grow up.

When all is said and done were you satisfied with how the Right Time progeny pap tested? We continue to get excellent calf reports and breeders ordering semen a second time around.

Congratulations on a solid sale

Congratulations bulls look good. I hope the sale goes well for you.

Yes we used Architect on the 7861 daughters and all have calved unassisted to this point. Our daughter does the ear tagging and she thought that the mating added a touch of bone compared to our average. Our biggest group of 7861 daughters get bred this spring and I think we will mate them all...

I will see if I can get a couple of pics if the 7861 daughters that have calved. They are very nice to be around. The disposition after calving is outstanding. The old bull is set to see his 7th breeding season this summer. Never had or needed to have his feet trimmed. Maternal calving ease will...