Can't see much as a lump in the grass... but he looks to have some beef on him.Couple hours old . He was in a milk coma and would get up for me . Looks good from what I can see of him . Better bone and size than my WeighUp calves . I estimate 80 lbs trying to pick him up.
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That's what I was telling Mrs Gizmom . Look to be a little bigger and heavier bone than my calves out of my Weigh Up bull . Time will tell .Good looking calves. Be good to see them at 6 months.
No guarantees but the selection for/acclimation to heat and humidity and slick hair is a good indicator of fescue tolerance.Here's Gizmo Raindance. I was a little worried bringing him from Bahia grass and lush winter rye to our predominantly fescue pastures. But he has grown well and is getting the job done .
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I have always been weary of bringing anything onto fescue pastures that was not raised on fescue. Have you noticed any issues with that? He sure doesn't look like it bothers him any.Here's Gizmo Raindance. I was a little worried bringing him from Bahia grass and lush winter rye to our predominantly fescue pastures. But he has grown well and is getting the job done .
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I have not . Got him in the fall . Went through the winter eating hay only , no feed of any type . Best minerals I can feed . He has matured and kept his weight and even grown . Our pastures are mostly fescue but I'd say more mixed grass with white clover . He didn't have to breed the whole herd but now all 40 are his . About 25 spring calvers and 15 fall ones . I credit his breeding and genetics. The Gilmores do a great job with their breeding program.I have always been weary of bringing anything onto fescue pastures that was not raised on fescue. Have you noticed any issues with that? He sure doesn't look like it bothers him any.