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<blockquote data-quote="pfaubush" data-source="post: 1793584" data-attributes="member: 42999"><p>In September, I took over a ranch with nearly 100 commercial black cows. I've cut the herd by half because there was no hay to be found. I sold the worst of them (the last two running the place figured a cow is a cow is a cow). I'm still not impressed with what I have, but have no choice but to make them work. </p><p></p><p>There were two bulls that were junk. I sold both, and am now looking for my replacement. I really like the idea of a polled hereford, and what it would bring to my herd. I also really enjoy the baddies, and would like to eventually use them to replace my remaining herd.</p><p></p><p>The owner of the ranch prefers to have all black cattle. I've got him on board with the hereford, but just barely. So, here are my questions.</p><p></p><p>Would a black hereford bring the same attributes as the red? I've heard mixed reviews. Since I don't know what breeds/mixes cows are, is hereford really the direction to go? I have a neighbor suggesting limflex, too. I haven't had the chance to research that, yet.</p><p></p><p>I am in a position where lbw is extremely important, as I have some stunted cows that aren't much bigger than the year-old calves.</p><p>I'm attaching a couple pics of a few of my cows. These really only give a glimpse of what I'm working with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pfaubush, post: 1793584, member: 42999"] In September, I took over a ranch with nearly 100 commercial black cows. I've cut the herd by half because there was no hay to be found. I sold the worst of them (the last two running the place figured a cow is a cow is a cow). I'm still not impressed with what I have, but have no choice but to make them work. There were two bulls that were junk. I sold both, and am now looking for my replacement. I really like the idea of a polled hereford, and what it would bring to my herd. I also really enjoy the baddies, and would like to eventually use them to replace my remaining herd. The owner of the ranch prefers to have all black cattle. I've got him on board with the hereford, but just barely. So, here are my questions. Would a black hereford bring the same attributes as the red? I've heard mixed reviews. Since I don't know what breeds/mixes cows are, is hereford really the direction to go? I have a neighbor suggesting limflex, too. I haven't had the chance to research that, yet. I am in a position where lbw is extremely important, as I have some stunted cows that aren't much bigger than the year-old calves. I'm attaching a couple pics of a few of my cows. These really only give a glimpse of what I'm working with. [/QUOTE]
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