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<blockquote data-quote="torogmc81" data-source="post: 1302531" data-attributes="member: 21164"><p>I agree with this comment and some of the following statements thereafter in the thread.</p><p></p><p>When we first started out, We had some Scottish HLs. Then we had some Belted Galloway Momma cows. We've had Reg. Angus ever since.</p><p></p><p>Docility, no difference. The difference IMHO is where and how they were raised, exposure to humans. </p><p>Thrive in harsh conditions, depends, but not hard to figure out. The long hair on the belties and highlands, very obviously works well in cold. But when it gets hot and very humid here for 4-5 months, it's brutal on them. </p><p>Easy calving, yes I agree, but starting out with a BW too low for me IMO.</p><p>And the biggest load of crap IMO, willingness to eat poor forage??? How can you prove that? What's different aside from their exterior appearance? Different taste buds?? They are 'tougher'? C'mon now</p><p>If you have to sell to private buyers or at sale barn you'll get clobbered. There's no versatility. Both Belties and ScottH grow very slow. </p><p></p><p>If you're selling only freezer beef, especially in the northern states/Canada, I can see it working. Other than that, I wouldn't recommend the grass breeds to anyone wanting versatility ....... :2cents:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="torogmc81, post: 1302531, member: 21164"] I agree with this comment and some of the following statements thereafter in the thread. When we first started out, We had some Scottish HLs. Then we had some Belted Galloway Momma cows. We've had Reg. Angus ever since. Docility, no difference. The difference IMHO is where and how they were raised, exposure to humans. Thrive in harsh conditions, depends, but not hard to figure out. The long hair on the belties and highlands, very obviously works well in cold. But when it gets hot and very humid here for 4-5 months, it's brutal on them. Easy calving, yes I agree, but starting out with a BW too low for me IMO. And the biggest load of crap IMO, willingness to eat poor forage??? How can you prove that? What's different aside from their exterior appearance? Different taste buds?? They are 'tougher'? C'mon now If you have to sell to private buyers or at sale barn you'll get clobbered. There's no versatility. Both Belties and ScottH grow very slow. If you're selling only freezer beef, especially in the northern states/Canada, I can see it working. Other than that, I wouldn't recommend the grass breeds to anyone wanting versatility ....... :2cents: [/QUOTE]
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