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<blockquote data-quote="2/B or not 2/B" data-source="post: 702303" data-attributes="member: 7233"><p>DB, I think you'll be able to find a good bull for around $2,000 if you're willing to network and do some homework. I'm sure you could find one for less but set some good standards for quality and stick to them. I only have a few cattle too and I wanted a $1,500 bull also, but I ended up paying a little more because the $1,500 bulls I found just weren't good enough. </p><p></p><p>Looking for an older bull is good advice. Sometimes breeders are phasing out a healthy clean up or herd bull in favor of something new and you can get a deal.</p><p></p><p>As far as epd's, here is a link that might be helpful: <a href="http://redangus.org/node/115/Genetics/Ranchers_Guide_To_EPDs.pdf" target="_blank">http://redangus.org/node/115/Genetics/Ranchers_Guide_To_EPDs.pdf</a> It pertains to red angus, but I like the way it's explained. You'll have to get familiar with the averages for each different breed you're interested in.</p><p></p><p>I have my own questions about AI that fit within this thread. If you have a tech AI for you, what are the ballpark costs? I assume you could do some of the prep yourself like synching the cows right? Is this a good option for someone with just a few cows?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="2/B or not 2/B, post: 702303, member: 7233"] DB, I think you'll be able to find a good bull for around $2,000 if you're willing to network and do some homework. I'm sure you could find one for less but set some good standards for quality and stick to them. I only have a few cattle too and I wanted a $1,500 bull also, but I ended up paying a little more because the $1,500 bulls I found just weren't good enough. Looking for an older bull is good advice. Sometimes breeders are phasing out a healthy clean up or herd bull in favor of something new and you can get a deal. As far as epd's, here is a link that might be helpful: [url]http://redangus.org/node/115/Genetics/Ranchers_Guide_To_EPDs.pdf[/url] It pertains to red angus, but I like the way it's explained. You'll have to get familiar with the averages for each different breed you're interested in. I have my own questions about AI that fit within this thread. If you have a tech AI for you, what are the ballpark costs? I assume you could do some of the prep yourself like synching the cows right? Is this a good option for someone with just a few cows? [/QUOTE]
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