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A (seemingly) novel idea
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<blockquote data-quote="Dave" data-source="post: 1428387" data-attributes="member: 498"><p>Back in college I went with a guy who lived next door to help brand. His folks ran about 1,000 momma cows. Dad was 3rd generation on a huge ranch put together in the in the late 1800's. Dad told me they hadn't run any outside cattle since 1911. This was the spring of 1970. So it was a closed herd for nearly 60 years. And I can tell you that the cattle sure didn't impress me at all. When my neighbor took over the ranch he started buying outside bulls.</p><p>I don't see the advantages to a totally closed herd. But I see big advantages to bring in the best genetic you can afford. Want to raise your own bulls. Fine. Pick a string of the best cows. Breed them to the best bull you can afford or AI them and keep the bulls.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dave, post: 1428387, member: 498"] Back in college I went with a guy who lived next door to help brand. His folks ran about 1,000 momma cows. Dad was 3rd generation on a huge ranch put together in the in the late 1800's. Dad told me they hadn't run any outside cattle since 1911. This was the spring of 1970. So it was a closed herd for nearly 60 years. And I can tell you that the cattle sure didn't impress me at all. When my neighbor took over the ranch he started buying outside bulls. I don't see the advantages to a totally closed herd. But I see big advantages to bring in the best genetic you can afford. Want to raise your own bulls. Fine. Pick a string of the best cows. Breed them to the best bull you can afford or AI them and keep the bulls. [/QUOTE]
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