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Beefmaster question on color and dispostion
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<blockquote data-quote="pappy6" data-source="post: 1316749" data-attributes="member: 17891"><p>I raise beefmasters...disposition is a key factor to me...I don't believe BBU is planning any change in the 6 essentials the breed was founded on. Most of the bull test programs are calling for solid color cattle...red and black to which appeals more to the commercial buyer. I have many paints which often raise the best calves in my herd. I am not going to sell them even if I do get docked at the salebarn...the extra weight helps offset the price per pound.</p><p></p><p>If you are using a black bull, you should reduce the % of marked calves. Also, a charlais will make a good cross. Just look for some easy fleshing females that have not been overfed to put on their weight...grass will prove how good a cow is at maintaining body condition. Udder capacity should not be a problem with beefmasters. Check feet as some that have been overfed will develop long toes.</p><p></p><p>As stated, disposition is a strong key to me as I am too old and don't want to have to worry about my wife and grandkids safety in the pasture. I can hand pet more of mine than any other breed I have ever had.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pappy6, post: 1316749, member: 17891"] I raise beefmasters...disposition is a key factor to me...I don't believe BBU is planning any change in the 6 essentials the breed was founded on. Most of the bull test programs are calling for solid color cattle...red and black to which appeals more to the commercial buyer. I have many paints which often raise the best calves in my herd. I am not going to sell them even if I do get docked at the salebarn...the extra weight helps offset the price per pound. If you are using a black bull, you should reduce the % of marked calves. Also, a charlais will make a good cross. Just look for some easy fleshing females that have not been overfed to put on their weight...grass will prove how good a cow is at maintaining body condition. Udder capacity should not be a problem with beefmasters. Check feet as some that have been overfed will develop long toes. As stated, disposition is a strong key to me as I am too old and don't want to have to worry about my wife and grandkids safety in the pasture. I can hand pet more of mine than any other breed I have ever had. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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