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<blockquote data-quote="Dsth" data-source="post: 1718932" data-attributes="member: 38038"><p>lets look ahead to what you plan to do with the calves once they hit the ground. are you planning to keep any heifers to add back into the herd or will the calves just be sold after weaning? if you are planning on retaining heifers, genetics from a bull that someone bought to breed four cows may not have the genetics to improve what you already have. If you AI, you will likely improve your genetics, improve feed efficiency if you feed the calves out, and you do not have to worry about introducing any disease problems that the bull may carry. As far as calving problems, it is always best to observe all three at calving time regardless of which way you go. even an older cow can have problems if the calf is not positioned right, twins, or countless other problems that can pop up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dsth, post: 1718932, member: 38038"] lets look ahead to what you plan to do with the calves once they hit the ground. are you planning to keep any heifers to add back into the herd or will the calves just be sold after weaning? if you are planning on retaining heifers, genetics from a bull that someone bought to breed four cows may not have the genetics to improve what you already have. If you AI, you will likely improve your genetics, improve feed efficiency if you feed the calves out, and you do not have to worry about introducing any disease problems that the bull may carry. As far as calving problems, it is always best to observe all three at calving time regardless of which way you go. even an older cow can have problems if the calf is not positioned right, twins, or countless other problems that can pop up. [/QUOTE]
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