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<blockquote data-quote="ollie&#039;" data-source="post: 169675" data-attributes="member: 2432"><p>I know you Mike and we think alike but for the sake of argument how do you reconcile the fact that a bull which is bigger volumed but has a lower ww epd actually could be the better choice for heavier weaning weights in a low input environment? It takes more energy for the large framed tighter made calves to maintain their self so they don't have much energy left to grow , conversley in a low input environment a smaller framed calf with more volume takes less energy to maintain himself has more energy left to use for growth. Is that possible ? I am editing because I think you are going to agree with the thought I put forth. If you believe as I do that the above is true are there cattle available out there that are moderate framed but longer , deeper , thicker , with acceptable CE that would be a crossover type bull ? One that would work in a high energy environment because of his total mass but would also work because of his volume and moderate frame in a low input environment as well?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ollie', post: 169675, member: 2432"] I know you Mike and we think alike but for the sake of argument how do you reconcile the fact that a bull which is bigger volumed but has a lower ww epd actually could be the better choice for heavier weaning weights in a low input environment? It takes more energy for the large framed tighter made calves to maintain their self so they don't have much energy left to grow , conversley in a low input environment a smaller framed calf with more volume takes less energy to maintain himself has more energy left to use for growth. Is that possible ? I am editing because I think you are going to agree with the thought I put forth. If you believe as I do that the above is true are there cattle available out there that are moderate framed but longer , deeper , thicker , with acceptable CE that would be a crossover type bull ? One that would work in a high energy environment because of his total mass but would also work because of his volume and moderate frame in a low input environment as well? [/QUOTE]
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