SBMF 2015
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If their fed the same most people (including cattle people) can't tell the difference in the British and continental breeds.
First 6 steers going to processor Monday
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simme
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Think that Corriente will grade prime? I did not mention color since the hair and hide are not eaten.
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There are probably people out there with the time and expertise to accomplish this task
Jacob
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Haha. Someone told me that I should cross our angus with Simmental cattle. My first thought is that's a really nice cross however it's pretty easy to sell purebred Angus!! Nothing against other breeds but the angus association has done a great job marketing the product. I'll leave the other areas they are lacking alone tho.
Jeanne - Simme Valley
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My purebred black Simmentall qualify for CAB.
I was there when it happened, and it was a brilliant marketing campaign.
Angus is not superior in any case. They are no less or no more. When I was very young, no one wanted Angus because they were short, stubby, and fat, and their steaks were tiny with a ton of fat cap. They eventually bred that out. But the whole "Angus" is superior thing was pure marketing.
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One of the biggest differences is the resistance to pinkeye. The continental breeds have a different eye pigment that is more resistant to pinkeye rather than the British breeds. I went to a seminar once where they explained it. It has nothing to do with taste, marbling ect though.
SBMF 2015
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Interesting. I would think a white face fleckvieh Simmental would be as vulnerable to pinkeye as any British breed.?
A few years ago, @KennyThomas invited me to go to a seminar at the Vet School near him and @jltrent. That was one of the things that was discussed by the Veterinary presenters. It has something to do with the pigment in the eye itself. That is not to say that they can't get it, but they are not as susceptible. They also discussed the Pinkey vaccines and the fact that they are really not that effective.
Overall, it was a very informative day. I don't think they have had one in the past couple of years. because of the pandemic. If anyone is within driving distance it is a day well spent when they start it back up. https://cgcattle.weebly.com/
Enjoyed your cattle details Jacob...thanks for posting. Should have eaten breakfast...just looking at those fine steer...I'm hungry! Never go to the sale barn hungry!
MurraysMutts
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I've got too many projects!
Where's @Warren Allison
And @Jacob I look forward to a pic or two of your finished product!
Travlr
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Got to wonder if Angus are due to hit a wall with their lack of genetic diversity. The "Certified" sales scheme may be the death of the breed eventually.
Jeanne - Simme Valley
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The "Certified" program will live for a long time because all the other breeds have turned black. CAB is based on 50% black hided beef type cattle - not BREED. My PB Simmentals easily qualify CAB (the black ones that is!! LOL)
chaded
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I think when Jacob was talking about the angus marketing aspect it was more geared towards direct customers. He can tell his customers that he raises purebred angus and he truthfully does.
Jacob
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Yes I believe people seek out angus beef just because of the marketing CAB and the angus association has done. I understand other black hided cattle qualify but my customers don't realize that and they are wanting Angus Beef. I believe if I produce a good end product my customers are willing to pay for that.
I have no idea., Murray. I don't even know what prime, choice, etc are any more. Haven't had a need to know for the last 55-60 years since 4H and FFA. But, if you were to take any Criollo- type calf and confine it in a pen or stall or something and fed it corn 24-7, it would get as fat and tender as any other. By the same token, polled beef -bred cattle are used for team penning, sorting, and cutting. In a herd owned by a venue or contractor that is using these cattle 1-2 times a week, they will be as lean and muscular as any Corriente type used for roping.
I am very new in cattle business. Please let me know the feeding process you use to get cattle to look like this? Is there anything I can read on the process of preparing cattle for processing? Your cattle look very good.
Jeanne - Simme Valley
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davesr - it helps when you start out with QUALITY weaned calves. These steers come from a TOP Angus herd.
Jacob - you are totally correct. AAA did an awesome job promoting and it helped all beef in US. I just like to tease because I get to benefit from their promotions! LOL
When a city person thinks quality beef, they "know" the word Angus.
Jacob - you are totally correct. AAA did an awesome job promoting and it helped all beef in US. I just like to tease because I get to benefit from their promotions! LOL
When a city person thinks quality beef, they "know" the word Angus.
