First Registered Bull sold!

[HOSS]

Well I have taken the next step in my transition to raising registered stock. I have sold my first registered Blancer bull. I had 2 but cut one that didn't make meet my standards. I really like the epd numbers and pedigree of the one that I sold. For the Gelbvieh folks interested his reg # is AMGV1180132. I got a better than expected price from a commercial cattleman looking for a bull he could use on heifers and mature cows and one that could create some replacement heifers. He was really happy with the bull. In a few months I am going to go visit him and check up on how the bull is performing. I am going to transition from commercial to registered slowly so that I don't fall on my face but I think it is important to build a good reputation first instead of just being known as a quantity breeder.

 

[circlew]

Congrats HOSS! Are you working towards a registered gelbvieh herd or will you focus mostly on balancers or a little of both?

 

[HOSS]

Congrats HOSS! Are you working towards a registered gelbvieh herd or will you focus mostly on balancers or a little of both?

circlew, I plan on doing both mostly focusing on purebred. In this area it is harder to find a purebred than a balancer. I have had several calls from folks looking for purebred bulls. Allot of the commercial guys around here want to put a purebred bull on mostly angus based cows. Some of the bigger seed stock breeders here told me that they raise more Balancer because registered angus females are easier to find. I will never be a big player so quantity is not in the cards. I can buy a few purebred females just not alot of them.

 

[dun]

Remember that a sharp knofe is your best tool at building a reputation for good stock

 

[HOSS]

Remember that a sharp knofe is your best tool at building a reputation for good stock

Absolutley! That is why I cut 50% of my registered calves............of course there was only 2 of them to begin with :mrgreen:

 

[xxbrand]

Hoss I think you have the right attitude and you are going about things the correct way. If your reputation is built up good you will be known as a quality breeder. I also like your breed choices. The smart cross of gelbvieh bulls on angus cows have worked well for me for years. Good Luck.

 

[bigbull338]

congrats on selling your 1st reg bull.i know how excited you are.im using the 1st 2 reg bulls i kept an rasied.an im sure happy with the calves they are throwing.

 

[3waycross]

Well I have taken the next step in my transition to raising registered stock. I have sold my first registered Blancer bull. I had 2 but cut one that didn't make meet my standards. I really like the epd numbers and pedigree of the one that I sold. For the Gelbvieh folks interested his reg # is AMGV1180132. I got a better than expected price from a commercial cattleman looking for a bull he could use on heifers and mature cows and one that could create some replacement heifers. He was really happy with the bull. In a few months I am going to go visit him and check up on how the bull is performing. I am going to transition from commercial to registered slowly so that I don't fall on my face but I think it is important to build a good reputation first instead of just being known as a quantity breeder.

Good on ya Hoss :tiphat: Now you can spend the next year worrying about his performance and whether or not he will drop dead next week.....ask me how I know these things.

 

[angusdave63]

congrats hoss hope you sell many more. i might give you a call someday when i need another bull. will you ship to indiana, not many gelbveih breeders here.

 

[HOSS]

Well I have taken the next step in my transition to raising registered stock. I have sold my first registered Blancer bull. I had 2 but cut one that didn't make meet my standards. I really like the epd numbers and pedigree of the one that I sold. For the Gelbvieh folks interested his reg # is AMGV1180132. I got a better than expected price from a commercial cattleman looking for a bull he could use on heifers and mature cows and one that could create some replacement heifers. He was really happy with the bull. In a few months I am going to go visit him and check up on how the bull is performing. I am going to transition from commercial to registered slowly so that I don't fall on my face but I think it is important to build a good reputation first instead of just being known as a quantity breeder.

Good on ya Hoss :tiphat: Now you can spend the next year worrying about his performance and whether or not he will drop dead next week.....ask me how I know these things.

Ouch! I bet there is a doozy of a story lurking there 3way :mrgreen:

 

[HOSS]

congrats hoss hope you sell many more. i might give you a call someday when i need another bull. will you ship to indiana, not many gelbveih breeders here.

Anything is possible for a price :lol: :cboy:

 

[slick4591]

Congrats Hoss! Hope that bull works out for the buyer and nothing but good things come from the sale.