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<blockquote data-quote="gizmom" data-source="post: 1303380" data-attributes="member: 13402"><p>Thanks coach for the kind words, it is always nice to meet folks that we chat with here on CT. Heat is a major factor for us here in Florida, it is hard on the cattle, but it's hard on all of them not just the black ones. We have had cattle that just didn't work in the heat but have culled out those lines over the years. We have to have cattle that slick off in the Summer. Our farm was a row crop operation for awhile (prior to us) because of that we don't have a lot of trees we have planted trees but they are not to the stage of offering much shade as yet. We have shade screens built on skids that we move from pasture to pasture in the Summer. The cows do gather under the screens in the heat of the day they aren't stupid heck it's hot! The point I am trying to make is that you have to have cattle that are environmentally adapted to work in your individual environment. Thommoos we aren't all that far apart as far as our environment, our black cattle do just fine with the heat and humidity, but we have been selecting for heat tolerance from day one. The cattle business is not a sprint it's a marathon, it takes years to develop a herd, heck if your not looking for ways to improve then it's time to hang up your Spurs. The boss and I spend countless hours discussing strengths and weaknesses within our herd then try to address the weakness without sacrificing the strength. I hope you find what your looking for as your perfect cow, I am a blessed woman I feel I have the right breed I am still striving for the perfect cow!</p><p></p><p>Your only about 100 miles north from us if you ever get the opportunity give us a call and come visit. Coach will tell you when I start talking cows I tend to get a bit excited, even after all these years I am passionate about the cattle.</p><p>Gizmom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gizmom, post: 1303380, member: 13402"] Thanks coach for the kind words, it is always nice to meet folks that we chat with here on CT. Heat is a major factor for us here in Florida, it is hard on the cattle, but it's hard on all of them not just the black ones. We have had cattle that just didn't work in the heat but have culled out those lines over the years. We have to have cattle that slick off in the Summer. Our farm was a row crop operation for awhile (prior to us) because of that we don't have a lot of trees we have planted trees but they are not to the stage of offering much shade as yet. We have shade screens built on skids that we move from pasture to pasture in the Summer. The cows do gather under the screens in the heat of the day they aren't stupid heck it's hot! The point I am trying to make is that you have to have cattle that are environmentally adapted to work in your individual environment. Thommoos we aren't all that far apart as far as our environment, our black cattle do just fine with the heat and humidity, but we have been selecting for heat tolerance from day one. The cattle business is not a sprint it's a marathon, it takes years to develop a herd, heck if your not looking for ways to improve then it's time to hang up your Spurs. The boss and I spend countless hours discussing strengths and weaknesses within our herd then try to address the weakness without sacrificing the strength. I hope you find what your looking for as your perfect cow, I am a blessed woman I feel I have the right breed I am still striving for the perfect cow! Your only about 100 miles north from us if you ever get the opportunity give us a call and come visit. Coach will tell you when I start talking cows I tend to get a bit excited, even after all these years I am passionate about the cattle. Gizmom [/QUOTE]
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