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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 5568"><p>Like dun said, since Balancers are a blend of registered Gelbvieh and Angus (red or black) they are no more prone to pinkeye than any of the parent breeds.</p><p></p><p>Balancers can be between 25% and 75% Gelbvieh and the balance being Angus. Most people assume that Balancers are 50% Gelbvieh/50% Angus. So, you need to ask what the percentages are when purchasing Balancers.</p><p></p><p>If your current herd has a large percentage of Continental blood (Charolais, Simmental, Limousin,...) you likely want a Balancer that has at least 50% Angus. If your herd is primarily British breeding (Angus, Shorthorn, Hereford, S. Devon) you will probably want 50%+ Gelbvieh.</p><p></p><p>Now, with all that being said, if your cattle are sold on a grid that rewards marbling, you need to continue with a higher percentage of Angus. If your cattle typically go into grids that reward you for improved yield, you probably want to use a higher percentage of Gelbvieh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 5568"] Like dun said, since Balancers are a blend of registered Gelbvieh and Angus (red or black) they are no more prone to pinkeye than any of the parent breeds. Balancers can be between 25% and 75% Gelbvieh and the balance being Angus. Most people assume that Balancers are 50% Gelbvieh/50% Angus. So, you need to ask what the percentages are when purchasing Balancers. If your current herd has a large percentage of Continental blood (Charolais, Simmental, Limousin,...) you likely want a Balancer that has at least 50% Angus. If your herd is primarily British breeding (Angus, Shorthorn, Hereford, S. Devon) you will probably want 50%+ Gelbvieh. Now, with all that being said, if your cattle are sold on a grid that rewards marbling, you need to continue with a higher percentage of Angus. If your cattle typically go into grids that reward you for improved yield, you probably want to use a higher percentage of Gelbvieh. [/QUOTE]
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