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They have long tails, so they appear to be older. Was just curious. Thanks.
Good observation. When I was buying stocker calves, or heifers for bred heifer projects, I always tried to notice the tails and if they looked long and full in comparison the rest of the animal, I passed on them as they were older than their comparative growth.
I have noticed that a lot of Angus have shorter tails with very little switch, where as Herefords usually have longer tails with fuller and longer tail switches. Some of our BWF do as well.
 
The young bull is a bit shorter than they are but no doubt he will get the job done. I've seen cows lay down to get bred. Nature finds a way!
 
The young bull is a bit shorter than they are but no doubt he will get the job done. I've seen cows lay down to get bred. Nature finds a way!
Yes, he is from a smaller framed cow and is a bit younger than the heifers, he is an April of 2020 calf.
 

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