vclavin
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Probably related your Angus and my LImi - lol. The bull was very gentle..no problem there.. just had a thing about fence jumping. He was always waiting at the gate when ready to go back to his girls.Cattleman200":g29ojogb said:The only experience we've had with Limousin are that deer can't jump over as high a fence as a Limousin can. Had a neighbor tell us to never cross a Limousin to a Holstein, I'm sure you can guess why due to my first sentence. lol
Well I have to say I have had some bad experiences with Angus along the same lines. There are good and bad cattle in every breed. My cattle are docile and probably more so that many peoples cattle. Most of the people I know in the Angus business have been too busy testing for genetic defects during the past year and they dont have time to worry about fence jumpers. If I had plans to flush an Angus I would probably wait until all the genetic testing gets sorted out. I have heard there are more tests to follow what has already been completed.
Circle H Ranch
As far a genetic tests go.. I have to commend the Angus Association for weeding out the bad genetics. Such huge numbers of Registered cattle to let any defect get a foothold. I have stayed away from the popular lines that have been giving trouble of late. I had, however, bought 2 cows from a lady that had this last defect in the background. I have to get the blood sent in.
My Angus are very docile as well... I can give a shot to a calf, tube it whatever I please and the cow licks my arms. They seem to know if you are friend or foe. I'm sure you must take excellent care of yours in order to have gentle animals.
Valerie