Texas Gal
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CB, I know Brahmans are known for longevity but, d***, that one must be 130+ years old! Maybe that's why it's worth so much?!
folks prefer the solid colors for just that. if their going back in a purebred herd now the red/gray as you call it sounds like a good one to cross for some F1'S. but the soilds will bring morebubchub":3gel1z9j said:I think I asked my question wrong and that is why y'all think I don't know anything about the cattle business.
My question was supposed to be: Will a dark red heifer or solid gray heifer show better than a reddy/gray mixed color heifer?
I am asking this question as all the heifers have pretty much the same bloodilens, comformation, age, but they are different in color.
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! Any beef breeder or producer who has attended even ONE show can attest to the fact that Judges are as human as any of us, and they have personal preferences which are as much a part of them as the reasons they select a particular brand of truck, or . . .a spouse! Those preferences dictate his selections - and therefore the judge's must posses integrity, honesty, fairness, lack of bias, dedication to following the Standard's of the particular breed he/she is judging in order to make the proper and correct selections. . . .and we have all seen shows wherein that quality of judging was absent!if it he is judging on color he is not a beef cattle judge
DOC: If we are seeking characteristics and traits for BEEF cattle - "color", on it's own merit, has no place in a judges decision-making protocol.
are you serious?Ratfish":jtcc5se5 said:The tigerstripe coloring is the most valuable if I'm not mistaken.
you know there is some truth in what you stated though. a tigerstripe moma cow is more vaulable to some southern rancher's than a purebred brahman. but it takes the purebred to get the true f1 tiger.Ratfish":2xr28ee5 said:No, not at all.
Oh-h-h kay-y, Mike! I know you are 'ringing' my bell, but I shall answer the phone - anyway? :lol: :roll: :nod: :nod:MikeC":vjvq6lgr said:DOC: If we are seeking characteristics and traits for BEEF cattle - "color", on it's own merit, has no place in a judges decision-making protocol.
Does this go for commercial cattle also?
People post on here everyday that their black calves top the market everytime. Seems like a buyer is some sort of a "Judge".
What gives DOC? Can you explain this phenomenon? :lol: :lol:
Thanks in advance!