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<blockquote data-quote="Double R Ranch" data-source="post: 1846010" data-attributes="member: 411"><p>I think you are 100% right. I sort of think that these things have been neglected in this breed because of all the backyard breeders of these cattle. I would not buy bad udders or feet knowingly for our commercial/registered Angus herd so I am hesitant to do so for this herd. We've always culled hard for docility, udder, feet and fertility. We generally don't bring in outside stock. Just breed for replacements. I am seeing a trend so far in these Aberdeens that's a bit concerning to me. Meaning it doesn't appear these traits are important to producers. Having said that I haven't seen a lot of herds so maybe I just picked the wrong breeders so far. I know I will never buy and have animals shipped now. Just can't trust getting them and not getting what was "promised". Also not seeing any real information on sires represented by semen companies in the bull books as far as docility, feet etc. </p><p>I think I am going to pass for sure. Keep on the hunt but not settle. You are right. It takes years to get bad traits out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Double R Ranch, post: 1846010, member: 411"] I think you are 100% right. I sort of think that these things have been neglected in this breed because of all the backyard breeders of these cattle. I would not buy bad udders or feet knowingly for our commercial/registered Angus herd so I am hesitant to do so for this herd. We've always culled hard for docility, udder, feet and fertility. We generally don't bring in outside stock. Just breed for replacements. I am seeing a trend so far in these Aberdeens that's a bit concerning to me. Meaning it doesn't appear these traits are important to producers. Having said that I haven't seen a lot of herds so maybe I just picked the wrong breeders so far. I know I will never buy and have animals shipped now. Just can't trust getting them and not getting what was "promised". Also not seeing any real information on sires represented by semen companies in the bull books as far as docility, feet etc. I think I am going to pass for sure. Keep on the hunt but not settle. You are right. It takes years to get bad traits out. [/QUOTE]
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