Jeanne - Simme Valley
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Each and every one of us has a different management system.Why is that?
It is hard to believe if his pastures has good growth that it would be good to let them "rest" for 3-4 months - mine would have mature weeds that the cowherd would not clip down. Also, you said "Greg Judy doesn't give many shots, and doesn't pour". I took that to mean very little vaccinations and no deworming.
These things do not fit my idea of a good management system - but that's MY opinion.
I calve spring (Jan & Feb - so actually winter) and fall (Sept & Oct. My fall cows are in tremendous shape at calving - almost too fat for my taste. So I can understand how your cattle work well for you calving in September. Calves get up & going before bad weather hits.
I calve in Jan & Feb to avoid our March/April cold rains & MUD. By the time March rolls around, my calves know where their shed/protection is located. Know where to avoid the bad mud areas.