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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 985430" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>Seems like successful new products succeed in the market place because they fill a previously unmet need.</p><p></p><p>Is there really a need for a "Black Hereford"?</p><p></p><p>One can always cross an Angus and a true Hereford to get a baldy.</p><p></p><p>The sale premium for a black hide over a similar quality animal of another hide color seems to be fading quickly as cattle are in short supply. Good quality Red Angus or red or black Baldies are bringing top prices at many sales. Quality true Herefords are in demand to add heterosis to other breeds... </p><p></p><p>Personally I am looking forward to establishing a herd of more or less pure Hereford cows and then experimenting to see if occasionally putting a Simmi or other bull on them really produces a better calf (than sticking with a registered Hereford bull) in my particular oddball system without negative side effects on calving ease or disposition etc.</p><p></p><p>I believe virtually all product areas of the future are moving towards higher true quality and greater value rather than just bells and whistles and marketing hype such as hide color.</p><p></p><p>Why does the world need a "Black Hereford"? If there really is no unmet need that a Black Hereford would satisfy then the market place will pass judgement. If there IS a real need in the beef industry for a Black Hereford then the breed will eventually take hold. Time will tell. jmho.</p><p></p><p>Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 985430, member: 7509"] Seems like successful new products succeed in the market place because they fill a previously unmet need. Is there really a need for a "Black Hereford"? One can always cross an Angus and a true Hereford to get a baldy. The sale premium for a black hide over a similar quality animal of another hide color seems to be fading quickly as cattle are in short supply. Good quality Red Angus or red or black Baldies are bringing top prices at many sales. Quality true Herefords are in demand to add heterosis to other breeds... Personally I am looking forward to establishing a herd of more or less pure Hereford cows and then experimenting to see if occasionally putting a Simmi or other bull on them really produces a better calf (than sticking with a registered Hereford bull) in my particular oddball system without negative side effects on calving ease or disposition etc. I believe virtually all product areas of the future are moving towards higher true quality and greater value rather than just bells and whistles and marketing hype such as hide color. Why does the world need a "Black Hereford"? If there really is no unmet need that a Black Hereford would satisfy then the market place will pass judgement. If there IS a real need in the beef industry for a Black Hereford then the breed will eventually take hold. Time will tell. jmho. Jim [/QUOTE]
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