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<blockquote data-quote="gman4691" data-source="post: 1799314" data-attributes="member: 43107"><p>#1) in the process of doing just that</p><p>#2) have a pretty good record of that this year - some uncertainties about last year - the years before that I wasn't really that involved - this operation was started by my grandfather in 1958 - I've lived too far away to get out here much for the past 20+ years - just took over in August 2021 and wasn't able to monitor closely until late spring 2022 due to family medical issues (caring for Dad is his last days)</p><p>#3) this one will depend on what we decide - see #4</p><p>#4) giving some consideration to a complete turn-over due to the fact that it is virtually impossible to nail down the genetics of this motley crew - could probably do some kind of DNA testing but I feel cost wouldn't be warranted given the current situation - may be easier to just get rid of these and buy some with known genetics and trim down the variables.</p><p>#5) hadn't thought of that - I'll check into it once I have a firm decision on #4</p><p>#6) we do this with all of our bull calves - always have</p><p>#7) 50/50 and some others (can't remeber who all of them were and too lazy to scroll back through - lol) have brought up the question of genetics which, as it turns out, can get pretty dang complicated pretty dang fast - at this point, I think that might be the best avenue to explore. I can take good care of cows, fences, and pastures but am a bit of a rookie on the auction barn sale process and totally a rookie when it comes to genetics.</p><p></p><p>None the less, all info received thus far is greatly appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gman4691, post: 1799314, member: 43107"] #1) in the process of doing just that #2) have a pretty good record of that this year - some uncertainties about last year - the years before that I wasn't really that involved - this operation was started by my grandfather in 1958 - I've lived too far away to get out here much for the past 20+ years - just took over in August 2021 and wasn't able to monitor closely until late spring 2022 due to family medical issues (caring for Dad is his last days) #3) this one will depend on what we decide - see #4 #4) giving some consideration to a complete turn-over due to the fact that it is virtually impossible to nail down the genetics of this motley crew - could probably do some kind of DNA testing but I feel cost wouldn't be warranted given the current situation - may be easier to just get rid of these and buy some with known genetics and trim down the variables. #5) hadn't thought of that - I'll check into it once I have a firm decision on #4 #6) we do this with all of our bull calves - always have #7) 50/50 and some others (can't remeber who all of them were and too lazy to scroll back through - lol) have brought up the question of genetics which, as it turns out, can get pretty dang complicated pretty dang fast - at this point, I think that might be the best avenue to explore. I can take good care of cows, fences, and pastures but am a bit of a rookie on the auction barn sale process and totally a rookie when it comes to genetics. None the less, all info received thus far is greatly appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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