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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 4069"><p>Here's a link to an OK State publication Bull Selection 101. It might or might not be of some help - <A HREF="http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/exten/cc-corner/bullselection101.html" TARGET="_blank">http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/exten/cc-corner/bullselection101.html</A></p><p></p><p>Be sure the bull is sound, that he walks well and his feet and legs are good. Ask the breeder for a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) on the bull before you take him home. Does he have EPDs? If so, how does he rank in the breed? I've never been able to figure out what bull buyers are looking for when they come to look at bulls. It seems to be an individual thing and you're that individual at this time. I'd be interested in which one you pick and why, if you'd care to share that info. In my area weaned calves sold at the local sale barn are bought by stocker operations. They want a larger framed calf. If you are going to sell freezer beef, a smaller frame is probably a plus. You might want to check out the sale barn if you're going that route and see if buyers discount dun or gray calves. Good luck...</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:frankie@cattle-today.com">frankie@cattle-today.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 4069"] Here's a link to an OK State publication Bull Selection 101. It might or might not be of some help - <A HREF="http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/exten/cc-corner/bullselection101.html" TARGET="_blank">http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/exten/cc-corner/bullselection101.html</A> Be sure the bull is sound, that he walks well and his feet and legs are good. Ask the breeder for a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) on the bull before you take him home. Does he have EPDs? If so, how does he rank in the breed? I've never been able to figure out what bull buyers are looking for when they come to look at bulls. It seems to be an individual thing and you're that individual at this time. I'd be interested in which one you pick and why, if you'd care to share that info. In my area weaned calves sold at the local sale barn are bought by stocker operations. They want a larger framed calf. If you are going to sell freezer beef, a smaller frame is probably a plus. You might want to check out the sale barn if you're going that route and see if buyers discount dun or gray calves. Good luck... [email=frankie@cattle-today.com]frankie@cattle-today.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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