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<blockquote data-quote="bwranch" data-source="post: 135816" data-attributes="member: 102"><p>Based on AHIR data, the AAA reported average weaning weight (205 adj) of heifers in 2004 as 590 lbs. AC Shower, I assumed a 75 lb BW for your heifer and got pretty much the same adj 205 that Jeanne did (just checking the math Jeanne ;-) ). 440 – 450 lb adj 205 is not good for an angus heifer. Sorry, but them's the facts mam. I agree 100% with Jeanne on no creep for calves. I would rather wean early than creep feed. You don't get a good picture of what kind of job mama is doing if you creep (imo). We're retaining two heifers from the spring, Rewardx6807 (205 adj 630, ratio 102) and a Loadupx036 (205 adj 611, ratio 100). One can make excuses for dry weather, bad grass, etc but the decisions you make need to come down to where do you want your herd to be in the future, and how much do you value your reputation? Pardon me if I seem a little preachy, but I'm preaching to myself somewhat. I've got two bull calves that we weaned labor day. They didn't cut the mustard. I wanted them to be good so bad my teeth hurt and based on epd's and name recognition of the sires, I know I could sell them in a heartbeat. Time to walk the walk.</p><p></p><p>Lee</p><p></p><p>Here's a link that discusses the adj 205 calculation.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9309.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9309.pdf</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bwranch, post: 135816, member: 102"] Based on AHIR data, the AAA reported average weaning weight (205 adj) of heifers in 2004 as 590 lbs. AC Shower, I assumed a 75 lb BW for your heifer and got pretty much the same adj 205 that Jeanne did (just checking the math Jeanne ;-) ). 440 – 450 lb adj 205 is not good for an angus heifer. Sorry, but them’s the facts mam. I agree 100% with Jeanne on no creep for calves. I would rather wean early than creep feed. You don’t get a good picture of what kind of job mama is doing if you creep (imo). We’re retaining two heifers from the spring, Rewardx6807 (205 adj 630, ratio 102) and a Loadupx036 (205 adj 611, ratio 100). One can make excuses for dry weather, bad grass, etc but the decisions you make need to come down to where do you want your herd to be in the future, and how much do you value your reputation? Pardon me if I seem a little preachy, but I’m preaching to myself somewhat. I’ve got two bull calves that we weaned labor day. They didn’t cut the mustard. I wanted them to be good so bad my teeth hurt and based on epd’s and name recognition of the sires, I know I could sell them in a heartbeat. Time to walk the walk. Lee Here's a link that discusses the adj 205 calculation. [url=http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9309.pdf]http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9309.pdf[/url] [/QUOTE]
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