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<blockquote data-quote="C Bar C Ranch" data-source="post: 1177585" data-attributes="member: 21336"><p>@BC Let me elaborate on their "pamperedness." 200# of 16% range cubes per day with hay and protein tubs out free choice all winter long. But, because of the year 'round breeding season some cows were lactating through the winter. </p><p></p><p>I have considered rotating Brangus and Hereford bulls through the herd. Black still reigns in my part of the world, and though hide color matters little to me, I don't like taking a dock at the sale barn. Further, in the back and forth system I would steadily loose Zebu percentage in the herd, eventually leading to the need to introduce higher percentage Brahman bulls to maintain the Zebu influence. With Arkansas' hot, humid summers and the parasites that come with them, I find the need for a little bit of ear. I am leery of introducing such variability to the cowherd. </p><p></p><p>My thinking was to maintain approximately 30 cows (Out of approximately 100) that were straightbred Brangus, and to utilize AI sires of whichever bred I choose to create my commercial mama cows. This system essentially makes it possible for me to keep one breed of bull, the terminal sire; it lets me breed my own replacements; and it maximizes heterosis while maintaining a homogenous herd. Brangus replacement cows could be purchased as needed or bred on the farm using AI. I'm just conflicted as to which breed to use for the F1 sire!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="C Bar C Ranch, post: 1177585, member: 21336"] @BC Let me elaborate on their "pamperedness." 200# of 16% range cubes per day with hay and protein tubs out free choice all winter long. But, because of the year 'round breeding season some cows were lactating through the winter. I have considered rotating Brangus and Hereford bulls through the herd. Black still reigns in my part of the world, and though hide color matters little to me, I don't like taking a dock at the sale barn. Further, in the back and forth system I would steadily loose Zebu percentage in the herd, eventually leading to the need to introduce higher percentage Brahman bulls to maintain the Zebu influence. With Arkansas' hot, humid summers and the parasites that come with them, I find the need for a little bit of ear. I am leery of introducing such variability to the cowherd. My thinking was to maintain approximately 30 cows (Out of approximately 100) that were straightbred Brangus, and to utilize AI sires of whichever bred I choose to create my commercial mama cows. This system essentially makes it possible for me to keep one breed of bull, the terminal sire; it lets me breed my own replacements; and it maximizes heterosis while maintaining a homogenous herd. Brangus replacement cows could be purchased as needed or bred on the farm using AI. I'm just conflicted as to which breed to use for the F1 sire! [/QUOTE]
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