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<blockquote data-quote="Bonsman" data-source="post: 654513" data-attributes="member: 8504"><p>Jim,</p><p></p><p>I agree with most all of what you say. I am not suggesting that he go all Bonsmara--that is not practical at this time. I would never suggest that a beginner start with any breed of full blood cattle. I am simply suggesting that when doing his homework he look at all his options. One of which is "looking" at the Bonsmara breed and the potential to market any Bonsmara influenced cattle in an efficient and profitable manner. They are easily marketed with the buy back requirement. </p><p></p><p>As I stated, we cross the Bonsmara bulls with Angus cows and get great results. About 3/4 of the calves are black. We have about 200 cows. I have had about a 10% assist rate on two year old heifers. That number is decreasing every year. But again, I certainly would not suggest that a beginner start with heifers either. </p><p></p><p>The comments about meat quality were simply an answer to a previous question that implied that Bonsmare beef would/does not grade out on the rail--or that the beef is tough. The research shows otherwise. </p><p></p><p>Insofar as dispositions, my Bonsmara influenced cattle eat out of my daughter's hands. Every breed, however, has a flighty animal every once in a while. And I have an answer for that.........sell the animal.</p><p></p><p>If I had to raise cattle at -30 degrees for an entire winter, I would probably find an office job. However, I agree that Bonsmara would not be my breed of Choice if I lived in the northern tier of the country. </p><p></p><p>I understand that the board consensus is to "do what everybody else is doing" and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. The gentleman simply asked for some suggestions or options; and that is what I am providing to him. </p><p></p><p>Everybody loves "their breed" of cattle. However, a person does not need to put one breed down to build another up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bonsman, post: 654513, member: 8504"] Jim, I agree with most all of what you say. I am not suggesting that he go all Bonsmara--that is not practical at this time. I would never suggest that a beginner start with any breed of full blood cattle. I am simply suggesting that when doing his homework he look at all his options. One of which is "looking" at the Bonsmara breed and the potential to market any Bonsmara influenced cattle in an efficient and profitable manner. They are easily marketed with the buy back requirement. As I stated, we cross the Bonsmara bulls with Angus cows and get great results. About 3/4 of the calves are black. We have about 200 cows. I have had about a 10% assist rate on two year old heifers. That number is decreasing every year. But again, I certainly would not suggest that a beginner start with heifers either. The comments about meat quality were simply an answer to a previous question that implied that Bonsmare beef would/does not grade out on the rail--or that the beef is tough. The research shows otherwise. Insofar as dispositions, my Bonsmara influenced cattle eat out of my daughter's hands. Every breed, however, has a flighty animal every once in a while. And I have an answer for that.........sell the animal. If I had to raise cattle at -30 degrees for an entire winter, I would probably find an office job. However, I agree that Bonsmara would not be my breed of Choice if I lived in the northern tier of the country. I understand that the board consensus is to "do what everybody else is doing" and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. The gentleman simply asked for some suggestions or options; and that is what I am providing to him. Everybody loves "their breed" of cattle. However, a person does not need to put one breed down to build another up. [/QUOTE]
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