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<blockquote data-quote="Frankie" data-source="post: 324006" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>What's the problem? That we now know what's under the skin and the "eye" of the breeder isn't the "word of God" anymore?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>They already have. IMO, Continental cattle just aren't necessary any more. I think many breeders of Continental cattle feel the same way. Look at how they've moderated the size of their breeds and turned them black.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>They aren't what YOU think they're supposed to be. I'm tickled to death at the variety of Angus genetics available to me. An Angus cow with a milk EPD of 30 doesn't work well here. But she may do fine in east Texas or VA. I don't have a clue how many breeders are selling semen on their bulls. I have been disappointed in the ABS catalog the last few years. They are promoting many young, unproven bulls and pushing calving ease and marbling. But there are other sources for semen. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Then you'll be reassured to read this: In your little world, I fall into the "multiplier" section. I know a lot of other Angus breeders who say the same thing. I'm not in business to produce the next great Angus bull. I'm not going to Denver. I'm in business to produce good bulls that will work for commercial cattlemen. I can do that by using genetics created by people you probably consider "breeders." I make some money, the "breeders" make some money, the commercial cattleman has good Angus bulls available to them at reasonable prices, and consumers get a tender marbled piece of beef. I believe that's one of the reasons for Angus popularity. You can buy sons of some of the best bulls in the breed at very reasonable prices. I don't think that happens in other breeds, at least not the quantity. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> :roll: Opinions are like a certain part of the human body. Everybody's got one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frankie, post: 324006, member: 13"] What's the problem? That we now know what's under the skin and the "eye" of the breeder isn't the "word of God" anymore? They already have. IMO, Continental cattle just aren't necessary any more. I think many breeders of Continental cattle feel the same way. Look at how they've moderated the size of their breeds and turned them black. They aren't what YOU think they're supposed to be. I'm tickled to death at the variety of Angus genetics available to me. An Angus cow with a milk EPD of 30 doesn't work well here. But she may do fine in east Texas or VA. I don't have a clue how many breeders are selling semen on their bulls. I have been disappointed in the ABS catalog the last few years. They are promoting many young, unproven bulls and pushing calving ease and marbling. But there are other sources for semen. Then you'll be reassured to read this: In your little world, I fall into the "multiplier" section. I know a lot of other Angus breeders who say the same thing. I'm not in business to produce the next great Angus bull. I'm not going to Denver. I'm in business to produce good bulls that will work for commercial cattlemen. I can do that by using genetics created by people you probably consider "breeders." I make some money, the "breeders" make some money, the commercial cattleman has good Angus bulls available to them at reasonable prices, and consumers get a tender marbled piece of beef. I believe that's one of the reasons for Angus popularity. You can buy sons of some of the best bulls in the breed at very reasonable prices. I don't think that happens in other breeds, at least not the quantity. :roll: Opinions are like a certain part of the human body. Everybody's got one. [/QUOTE]
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