HDRider
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Could they have been on more feed than most to get fat like that?toughntender":3pgfhsx3 said:I have to agree with Andy that at least in the beginning body conformation and phenotype matter more than breed. All breeds have some "good" and some "bad" and there is definitely a correlation between grass efficiency and body type.
As to HD's question about where to find such cattle, I just spent the day at a feeder cattle sale. There are considerable differences in the kinds of animals walking through the ring. At least what I've noticed, is that the fatter type calf that comes in with a group of contemporaries is often discriminated against. They are usually slightly smaller framed and compact, and their body condition usually tells you they are a good doer. An easy keeper if you will. I try to buy these type of heifers to make into cows. Has anybody else noticed this kind of thing?
Aren't they discriminated against because the feeder can't put as much weight on them?