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<blockquote data-quote="smnherf" data-source="post: 392369" data-attributes="member: 3235"><p>Its in reference to a topic that was discussed here a while back in which that term was used referencing calving ease bulls. The philosophy was that using too many calving ease bulls makes you dependent upon using calving ease bulls thus leaving you with a pasture full of "rats and ears" as a justification to increasing BW in our calves.</p><p></p><p>It has by no means worked that way in my operation. Lowering birth weights and increasing calving ease has actually allowed me to use a broader range in BW bulls as my cows tend to reduce birthweight when mated to heavier BW bulls. Whereas increased birthweight in order to improve performance, actually lowered the MCE and you had to be extremely carefull to what bull you mate them to for their first calf.</p><p></p><p>Do a search and you will find the topic.</p><p></p><p>Brian</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smnherf, post: 392369, member: 3235"] Its in reference to a topic that was discussed here a while back in which that term was used referencing calving ease bulls. The philosophy was that using too many calving ease bulls makes you dependent upon using calving ease bulls thus leaving you with a pasture full of "rats and ears" as a justification to increasing BW in our calves. It has by no means worked that way in my operation. Lowering birth weights and increasing calving ease has actually allowed me to use a broader range in BW bulls as my cows tend to reduce birthweight when mated to heavier BW bulls. Whereas increased birthweight in order to improve performance, actually lowered the MCE and you had to be extremely carefull to what bull you mate them to for their first calf. Do a search and you will find the topic. Brian [/QUOTE]
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