a year later

[ROB]

this is Reno - i posted a picture of him about a year ago, here he is now. born 3-8-07, WW 703 without creep), YW 1181. presently he weighs around 1500 lbs. would like to hear any and all comments. around here its difficult to get a good picture on level ground

ROB

picture on 8-28-07

pictures on 8-5-08

 

[texast]

He grew really really good. Was that just grass or did he see any feed? Will he be used for breeding?

 

[ROB]

he was on hay and grain after weaning. i tried to maintain 1% body wt. (corn & protein). since late april he has been on grass only. currently i have him with (10) 4-9 year old cows that calved this spring.

ROB

 

[ANAZAZI]

Congratulations to one thick and massive bull!

 

[ROB]

He is thick, he is massive, has decent scrotal circumference, I do not like his sheath. It looks a bit sloppy (brammer) he also has a great big ole head. That head may or may not be a problem during calving. What did he weigh at birth? That is pretty good yearling weight, however, I like to see more.

he weighed 86 lbs at birth, his yearling weight could have been much higher- but i didn't feed the bull to post high ADG or YW, wanted more to keep him in good condition. although braunvieh's typically have a large head - this bull would look a lot better in that regard if he had been dehorned early on.

ROB

 

[bigbull338]

he is a goodlooking bull.you can tell he has grown good.

 

[East Caney]

Rob,

He should definitely add some thickness, muscle, and bone. He undoubtedly has some good things about him. I hope he works well for you. I think the Braunvieh breed brings a lot to the table.

EC

 

[gertguy]

i like your pastures. OG or fescue? Some great looking clover.

 

[3waycross]

I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with TMB on the sheath issue, and you're right if he had been dehorned young he would have a cleaner looking head. Having said that. I think he's a real good young bull , and based on what you have posted here in the last few days it seems like you're sure headed in the right direction, with your breeding program.

 

[ANAZAZI]

86 pounds is not to terribly bad on birthweight.

I concur.

But the sheath looks clean enough for me.

 

[ROB]

i like your pastures. OG or fescue? Some great looking clover.

a little of both. this year the OG and white clover was tremendous. we have had way way way more rain than average. the red clover was mediocre though - doesn't look like there will be any second cutting of it. right now, lespodezia is coming on strong- hopefully that will attract a few more quail. this years haycrop averaged nearly 4.5 bales/acre (5' bales) which is really good in our area. hayground and pastures received 200# of 19-19-19. A grazing paddock that had been used 3 times earlier on i hayed last week. it still made over 2.5 bales/acre. ground that had been aerated 2 years ago had lots better forage quality than ground not aerated. planning on renting the aerator again this fall.

ROB

 

[ROB]

86 pounds is not to terribly bad on birthweight.

its below the breed average of 87 pounds for bulls. breed average for heifers is 80 pounds i think. this bulls sire averaged 85 pound bull calves and 78 pound heifers. at those weights we don't have any trouble-unless they're breach.

ROB

 

[ROB]

DOC HARRIS -

in case you didn't get the PM, thanks for your assessment.

ROB

 

[DOC HARRIS]

DOC HARRIS -

in case you didn't get the PM, thanks for your assessment.

ROB

Rob-

Thanks for this post. The fact is, I DIDN'T get the PM! I detest going to war with Quest, but that is the next move on the docket - -AGAIN! I have discussed this problem with Macon, the CattleToday Forum members, and then tried to communicate with Quest through the Philippines, India, Canada, and finally - Boise, Idaho! Somewhere along the line - I got hosed! :shock: :???:

DON'T GET ME STARTED!

DOC HARRIS