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<blockquote data-quote="Nesikep" data-source="post: 1177784" data-attributes="member: 9096"><p>Starting with the Shorthorns I had, I find the 1/2 and 3/4 GV animals produce as well, are smaller, and don't eat as much as their bigger counterparts. My weaning weights haven't changed significantly, but the look of the calves is much better... They make you want to take out the steak knives and cut a piece out of them right there <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Still, it is hard to compare, because there will be hard and easy keepers regardless of the breed... One of my easiest keeping cows is 1/2SH, 1/4 Saler, and 1/4 Hereford, she raises a 700+ lb bull calf in 205 days, and stays fat all year.. Most surprising is she's usually the first to stop eating. </p><p>For my own herd, I'm looking at 'moderating' the frame size of the majority of the cows, then, depending on what my market needs, using a larger framed, growthier bull to get the larger calves (heterosis aside even).</p><p></p><p>WalnutCrest and BackboneRanch, You know I think you both have excellent stock, but if consistency in the look of a herd of calves is important, and you're starting out with a black herd, I just see the calves starting to all have different colors. I have been trying to knock the chrome off my SH influenced cows and it's a long process. If you're in a position where you're finishing your own animals, then the color doesn't matter anymore and you can use more 'exotic' breeds and I don't doubt have great success with it as well. </p><p></p><p>Oh, and I guess if the packers want 50/50 british/continental, I guess Brahman influence should go out the door... I have heard Limos have excellent carcass quality, and a GV steer I had butchered the guy said it was some of the nicest meat he's ever seen, so I don't see too much cause for concern in that area.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nesikep, post: 1177784, member: 9096"] Starting with the Shorthorns I had, I find the 1/2 and 3/4 GV animals produce as well, are smaller, and don't eat as much as their bigger counterparts. My weaning weights haven't changed significantly, but the look of the calves is much better... They make you want to take out the steak knives and cut a piece out of them right there ;) Still, it is hard to compare, because there will be hard and easy keepers regardless of the breed... One of my easiest keeping cows is 1/2SH, 1/4 Saler, and 1/4 Hereford, she raises a 700+ lb bull calf in 205 days, and stays fat all year.. Most surprising is she's usually the first to stop eating. For my own herd, I'm looking at 'moderating' the frame size of the majority of the cows, then, depending on what my market needs, using a larger framed, growthier bull to get the larger calves (heterosis aside even). WalnutCrest and BackboneRanch, You know I think you both have excellent stock, but if consistency in the look of a herd of calves is important, and you're starting out with a black herd, I just see the calves starting to all have different colors. I have been trying to knock the chrome off my SH influenced cows and it's a long process. If you're in a position where you're finishing your own animals, then the color doesn't matter anymore and you can use more 'exotic' breeds and I don't doubt have great success with it as well. Oh, and I guess if the packers want 50/50 british/continental, I guess Brahman influence should go out the door... I have heard Limos have excellent carcass quality, and a GV steer I had butchered the guy said it was some of the nicest meat he's ever seen, so I don't see too much cause for concern in that area. [/QUOTE]
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