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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 612840" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>-</p><p></p><p>gallowaygirl-</p><p></p><p>Concerning the 141N cow - We are confronted here with two potential problems: the pendulous udder, which is certainly a factor to be seriously considered in itself, and also the size of her teats, which could be a difficulty for a new-born calf to access for a few days after birth, BUT - the primary problem with 141N is the fact that the left front quarter of her udder appears to be non-functional. That precludes her use immediately in my book. It could be an indication of a previous 'Mastitis' condition, and you don't need that to confuse the issues of Cow Herd Management. </p><p></p><p>In regard to GJR 112S, I would suggest that before you decide one way or the other you carefully observe her - PERSONALLY! Watch her walk, and analyze how she moves, whether she is sickle-hocked or cow-hocked, whether she is a Funnel Butt, and whether her front feet splay-out, indicating a lack of Spring of Rib and, therfore, minimal capacity for healthy calf production and long life. A lack of Hind Quarter muscling (Funnel Butt-ism) will make her look even more so when she is taking long strides, as it seems she is doing in this picture. There are other cows here who are more desirable - flat out! - than this cow. It is important that one refrains from "making excuses" for an obvious fault, and therefore becoming "BARN BLIND" to the REALITY of an animal's lack of important factors which comprise a desirable seedstock candidate. Be ruthless! It means Money in your pocket, now AND in the future.</p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 612840, member: 1683"] - gallowaygirl- Concerning the 141N cow - We are confronted here with two potential problems: the pendulous udder, which is certainly a factor to be seriously considered in itself, and also the size of her teats, which could be a difficulty for a new-born calf to access for a few days after birth, BUT - the primary problem with 141N is the fact that the left front quarter of her udder appears to be non-functional. That precludes her use immediately in my book. It could be an indication of a previous 'Mastitis' condition, and you don't need that to confuse the issues of Cow Herd Management. In regard to GJR 112S, I would suggest that before you decide one way or the other you carefully observe her - PERSONALLY! Watch her walk, and analyze how she moves, whether she is sickle-hocked or cow-hocked, whether she is a Funnel Butt, and whether her front feet splay-out, indicating a lack of Spring of Rib and, therfore, minimal capacity for healthy calf production and long life. A lack of Hind Quarter muscling (Funnel Butt-ism) will make her look even more so when she is taking long strides, as it seems she is doing in this picture. There are other cows here who are more desirable - flat out! - than this cow. It is important that one refrains from "making excuses" for an obvious fault, and therefore becoming "BARN BLIND" to the REALITY of an animal's lack of important factors which comprise a desirable seedstock candidate. Be ruthless! It means Money in your pocket, now AND in the future. DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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