HDRider":1c0rkneh said:
Curious, How does one source good bulls? Do you know where to get from others or past experiences or are there sources well known in this business? I am learning about genetics, EPDs and all, just wondering how you go about finding a source.
I am planning to lose my retirement funds soon in the cattle business and just learning its ways, trying anyway.
The bulls we're discussing are all AI bulls. To find good live bulls in your area you'd have to find a breeder that's doing what you want your cattle to be doing. An easy way to do it is to pick a breed and contact their association and see who has registered cattle near you... Go see them. Ask up front what their ideal animal of that breed is. If it doesn't sound good, walk away.
If you're willing to go AI, then your possibilites are endless and what bull you use for cleanup becomes of less importance.
If nothing else, most local salebarns will have a special bull sale once a year where you can go and find an okay registered bull that will get the job done. I know that at least around here you won't be sold junk but I can't say that about every sale.