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[DPANTOJA]

I am having a problem on what breed to pick. I like charolais and Angus can anyone give me any suggestions.

 

[lakading]

If you like those breeds and they'll hold up in Arizona, I say go with one (or both) of them.

 

[Jovid]

Red Poll

 

[jw]

Find out which one sells the best. Choose that one.

 

[DPANTOJA]

what would be a good cross with charolais or with angus? Wich one would be a better breed to start a hurd with.

 

[DoubleK]

Some of the most grouchy cattle I have ever seen are the charolais. Might want to consider the disposition when you are deciding which breed to choose.



Dub

 

[novaman]

Some of the most grouchy cattle I have ever seen are the charolais. Might want to consider the disposition when you are deciding which breed to choose.



Dub

I may a bit biased on Char but I have quite a few and they have an excellent disposition. Of course I work with them a lot so that may have something to do with it, but I really enjoy the breed. As far as what to cross with it kind of depends on what sells in your area. I have had excellent results with a Red Angus/Gelbvieh composite bull. You'll typically get tan and red calves that have a lot of vigor and growth.

 

[SPRINGER FARMS MURRAY GRE]

Murray Grey would be an excellent choice for you.... ;-) :cboy:

 

[VanC]

Murray Grey would be an excellent choice for you.... ;-) :cboy:

What took you so long?

 

[KMacGinley]

Murray Grey would be an excellent choice for you.... ;-) :cboy:

Murray Greys are good troublefree cattle. When I saw this post, I figured you guys would throw your hat in.

 

[Victoria]

what would be a good cross with charolais or with angus? Wich one would be a better breed to start a hurd with.

We've had some Red Angus/Char. cross calves that have been really good (other than not handling the cold too well - not much of a problem where you are).
If I were you looking for a cross I would go either Red Angus/Hereford or Black Angus/Hereford depending on what sells best in your area.

 

[Bez!]

Why not go for a drive and ask a few folks that raise them in the area you are planning to keep your new herd?

Bez!

 

[VanC]

what would be a good cross with charolais or with angus? Wich one would be a better breed to start a hurd with.

Charolais crossed with either Angus or Red Angus are very popular with lots of people. Hereford would cross well with any of those three.

 

[MikeC]

Red Angus

 

[oscar p]

Charolais Bull over Beefmaster cows

 

[gtcattle]

See what is selling in the area? Depends on what you want to do w/ the offspring, are you gonna run a terminal operation or do you plan on retaining some of your heifers?

I know Arizona is made up of different types of weather conditions, if you're in northern arizona I would say angus, charolais, or cross-breed the two. If further south w/grass maybe a touch of ear (brangus) w/ a charolais bull or (brafords) w/ an angus bull. Just my opinion.

 

[Texas Ranch Man]

Angus os Charlois Bull "depending which color calfs sell better in your area, Light or Dark" bred to True F-1 Tigerstripe Cows.

 

[memanpa]

i live in AZ, attend sales on weekly basis, there are some char crosses but mostly angus, herford , brangus and crosses of all three are the better sellers at the barns i go to,
do not see a lot of murry grey,beefmaster, or such go thru the barn.
QT is right weather can be very diverse here.
depending on your area be prepared to BUY hay. if i can help pm me

 

[OklaBrangusBreeder]

In warmer climates, I can't imagine a better choice than Brangus.

As you move North, then some other breeds can make sense. Across the lower states, I can't see how you could ever be wrong going with Brangus.

 

[alacattleman]

In AZ i wouldnt even know were to start to recommend a breed. but one with low maintenace great feet and legs and heat tolerant. hey that does sound like brangus dont it ;-)