First Post & Cows

[hoyt79]

Hello all.
Bought my first set of cows about a month ago and thought I'd share some pictures of em. Been reading on here for awhile but haven't posted until now. Anyway, I wanted some beef cows so I got some Beefmaster steers. Also have this heifer pictured below that I haven't pulled the trigger on. Someone told me I should have bought heifers and bred my own beef...that was after the fact. All are still pretty young and have just been weaned and vaccinated and will be released to me this week from the breeder. Here are some pics...I'll share some more as they make progress.
Thanks for looking.
Jason

First steer and youngest (3 months)

Same steer a month later

Second steer

Second steer a month later

The heifer I may purchase

 

[Cabo]

Before you buy the heifer, take a look at CB's post on the 2yo heifer thread. Her offsprings would sell like Holsteins in my part of the country. Nice steers.

 

[Bigfoot]

Those steers look like they should grow. Welcome to the boards, and the cattle business.

 

[Limomike]

:welcome: Jason. You got some good lookin steers there.

 

[blacklabel]

I dont know about where you live but here in Springfield MO. They have a special sale twice a year for Brahma influenced cattle, where spots
and ear wont hurt to badly.

Just a thought.

I think you bought good breed to start with hardy and grow well on grass.

 

[hoyt79]

Thanks y'all!

What is the fuss about spots and ear? I can't see how that would have an effect on the quality of the cattle, but then again I still have a lot to learn.

 

[blacklabel]

All in what the BUYER wants, as to what he will pay.

If these caattle are for you and family to eat or to sell privately, then its irrelevant.

 

[denvermartinfarms]

Nice steers, I would think in your part of the country that they would be perfect. Even around here3/8 ear cattle do fine.

 

[B&M Farms]

Thanks y'all!

What is the fuss about spots and ear? I can't see how that would have an effect on the quality of the cattle, but then again I still have a lot to learn.

Brahman influence effects quality just like any other genetics. Where we live, it's a good thing when buying heifers for them to have a little brahman influence. They make better mamas on average. When buying steers though, I would stay away from too much brahman influence unless you get them at a good price. They tend to bring a little less a pound when you sale. Cabo metioned the heifers spots because when a cow is spotted up like a paint horse they tend to throw calves the same way no matter what bull you breed them to. She may make a fine mama cow.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Thanks y'all!

What is the fuss about spots and ear? I can't see how that would have an effect on the quality of the cattle, but then again I still have a lot to learn.

Brahman influence effects quality just like any other genetics. Where we live, it's a good thing when buying heifers for them to have a little brahman influence. They make better mamas on average. When buying steers though, I would stay away from too much brahman influence unless you get them at a good price. They tend to bring a little less a pound when you sale. Cabo metioned the heifers spots because when a cow is spotted up like a paint horse they tend to throw calves the same way no matter what bull you breed them to. She may make a fine mama cow.

Yea and that spotted calf she throw's wil get docked 40 to 50 cent's a pound here.
It cost just as much a year to carry her as it does a good Braford or Brangus.

 

[hoyt79]

Thanks y'all!

What is the fuss about spots and ear? I can't see how that would have an effect on the quality of the cattle, but then again I still have a lot to learn.

Brahman influence effects quality just like any other genetics. Where we live, it's a good thing when buying heifers for them to have a little brahman influence. They make better mamas on average. When buying steers though, I would stay away from too much brahman influence unless you get them at a good price. They tend to bring a little less a pound when you sale. Cabo metioned the heifers spots because when a cow is spotted up like a paint horse they tend to throw calves the same way no matter what bull you breed them to. She may make a fine mama cow.

Thanks for the clarification...that makes sense now. I did some research as well and from what I gathered, long eared cows bring lower market prices which explains the ear comment above.
Either way, I won't be buying her. I'm going to try and hold out for a cow/calf pair or a nice bred heifer.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Eared heifers and cow's fetch a premium in this part of the world.
If she was red or black with a white face she would ring the bell here.
It is all about your environment.

 

[B&M Farms]

Thanks y'all!

What is the fuss about spots and ear? I can't see how that would have an effect on the quality of the cattle, but then again I still have a lot to learn.

Brahman influence effects quality just like any other genetics. Where we live, it's a good thing when buying heifers for them to have a little brahman influence. They make better mamas on average. When buying steers though, I would stay away from too much brahman influence unless you get them at a good price. They tend to bring a little less a pound when you sale. Cabo metioned the heifers spots because when a cow is spotted up like a paint horse they tend to throw calves the same way no matter what bull you breed them to. She may make a fine mama cow.

Yea and that spotted calf she throw's wil get docked 40 to 50 cent's a pound here.
It cost just as much a year to carry her as it does a good Braford or Brangus.

Thats true

 

[Kingfisher]

What will you feed them so they grow?

 

[gonzo]

:welcome: NICE BUNCH KEEP THE PICS COMIN

 

[hoyt79]

What will you feed them so they grow?

We have 15 acres of grass for them to graze on. We'll finish em on feed for 120 days when the time is right.

 

[TN Cattle Man]

:welcome: to the boards!!
Good looking set of steers... looks like you are off to a good start in the cattle business!

 

[glacierridge]

Nice steer calves!!

I wouldn't be afraid of that heifer, but we sell privately. All the critters look the same with the hide off.

I know not everyone can sell that way or even wants to.

 

[hoyt79]

We bought the heifer and then leased her out to a friend of a friend for beef. We'll make a few dollars off of her.