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<blockquote data-quote="NWMoAngus" data-source="post: 1156493" data-attributes="member: 22025"><p>We are not exactly in the registered business, although I sell a few bulls and replacements to neighbors. Just private treaty, no production sales and don't participate in shows. My grandpa started the operation in the early 1950s and my dad inherited it. I am 60 and have always raised cattle. The only way new genetics come on the place is in a semen straw or via the occasional purchased cleanup bull. I am confident in saying the quality of the average cow in my herd is quite high in comparison to the commercial herds in our region. 30 years of using AI has it's rewards. Additionally, adequate pasture, quality hay and availability of locally grown feed allow the cattle to express performance. We are located between the fescue belt and the plains, which is a very good area for cattle. I guess what I am saying is that when the average quality of the potential keepers is good, disposition can be the deciding factor is selecting between two otherwise comparable heifers. I don't need to keep that slightly nervous gal, because I have enough similar heifers that appear docile. I let somebody else deal with the flighty ones. A heifer needs to be good in every department to stay here. I've had enough experience handling cattle that disposition is the first thing I look at after the weaning weights.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NWMoAngus, post: 1156493, member: 22025"] We are not exactly in the registered business, although I sell a few bulls and replacements to neighbors. Just private treaty, no production sales and don't participate in shows. My grandpa started the operation in the early 1950s and my dad inherited it. I am 60 and have always raised cattle. The only way new genetics come on the place is in a semen straw or via the occasional purchased cleanup bull. I am confident in saying the quality of the average cow in my herd is quite high in comparison to the commercial herds in our region. 30 years of using AI has it's rewards. Additionally, adequate pasture, quality hay and availability of locally grown feed allow the cattle to express performance. We are located between the fescue belt and the plains, which is a very good area for cattle. I guess what I am saying is that when the average quality of the potential keepers is good, disposition can be the deciding factor is selecting between two otherwise comparable heifers. I don't need to keep that slightly nervous gal, because I have enough similar heifers that appear docile. I let somebody else deal with the flighty ones. A heifer needs to be good in every department to stay here. I've had enough experience handling cattle that disposition is the first thing I look at after the weaning weights. [/QUOTE]
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