Jeanne - Simme Valley
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That's not FAT on those calves. Sheer muscle!I think you should test the fat content of your cows milk and report back .
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I know, but it would still be interesting to know how much fat, protein etc. content of milk may or may not contribute
to the development of the muscle. The genetics are there, but seems they may require higher levels of some nutrients
to help with that muscle development.
Some craigslist cattle carry better genetics than they display, because they lack in
proper feed.
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lithuanian farmer
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From the experience, milk (quality and quantity) helps to show the potential of the calf from the start. If there is some lack of it the calf won't show it's potential until proper nutrition will be given. The same thing works the opposite way. If there are no good genetics, but cow provides good nutrition, the calf might grow well and be in good condition, but the muscle definition is genetical thing. Nutrition just helps it be more or less well developed.
This cow has plenty of milk, but the quality also should be great. Her whole family females raise great calves.
This cow has plenty of milk, but the quality also should be great. Her whole family females raise great calves.
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Well, finally another blue sired calf hit the ground. Bull calf this time,281days gestation, unassisted, out of 13 years old limxcharx cow. Maybe 90lbs or so.
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Here's the little guy. The same sire as the black heifer's. Will weigh him tomorrow. There are two more cows near calving, but I really hope that both will hold their legs crossed for a couple more days as we got snow today... That's why the newborn is in the shed.
