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<blockquote data-quote="Frankie" data-source="post: 472836" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>I would expect you'd get 8-10 calves out of these girls at least. That would make the cows 10-12 years old. But it's hard to project. Any cow can can have calving difficulties and die. Or break her leg. I'm convinced that heavy milking cows don't last as long. If they have to cover a lot of ground to find food, they may wear out sooner. When a cow's teeth go bad, she should go, and sandy soil could affect that. But unless you're wanting to expand your herd, I'd wait a few years to retain replacement heifers. Research does show that crossbred cows are more fertile and productive than straightbred cows. But too many crosses can affect consistency in the calf. If you're selling meat direct, be sure to pay attention to carcass EPDs on the bulls you're using.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frankie, post: 472836, member: 13"] I would expect you'd get 8-10 calves out of these girls at least. That would make the cows 10-12 years old. But it's hard to project. Any cow can can have calving difficulties and die. Or break her leg. I'm convinced that heavy milking cows don't last as long. If they have to cover a lot of ground to find food, they may wear out sooner. When a cow's teeth go bad, she should go, and sandy soil could affect that. But unless you're wanting to expand your herd, I'd wait a few years to retain replacement heifers. Research does show that crossbred cows are more fertile and productive than straightbred cows. But too many crosses can affect consistency in the calf. If you're selling meat direct, be sure to pay attention to carcass EPDs on the bulls you're using. [/QUOTE]
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