I completely agree that selection is necessary, and we do cull those that melt. Some hold better than others as expected and are retained much longer. I have been including easy fleshing genetics into the herd. Ours cattle are fat going into November. We calve in March/April and we just see some loss by February and in our part of the world, it seems pretty normal around here.
One thing about emails and forums, is that voice inflection is missing and intention can be mistaken. I hope my comments about possible differences in management have not been taken the wrong way. I don't think we can produce as good of quality or quantity of feed in our region for the same cost as in some others. Especially corn and milo. We don't produce much at all, but I wish we did.
I was just surprised that there are not more in my boat.