> If the bull seems to have the
> traits that you like and are
> trying to breed into your cattle,
> use him, do not let these guys who
> "worship at the alter of the
> purebred business" mislead
> you. Sure would be a terrible
> tradgedy if you happened to get a
> white face calve. Oh horrors! If
> you are a purebred breeder and are
> trying to gain an edge by using a
> crossbred bull (don't worry, you
> wouldn't be the first) please
> disregard my first comments and
> sell the bull
I am not a purebred breeder. I am trying to grow and improve my commercial herd. I tried the purebred business at first and found that it didn't suit my goals. You pay alot of money for cows with little or no extra return. Half my herd is purebred beefmasters. The rest is either angus, hereford, or a cross between the other three. I am trying to improve the rears and remove some of the ear. Thats why I have changed bulls. I also don't see why heterosis wouldn't be passed thru the bull just like it would with a cow. Isn't that the idea with the balancer bulls?
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