First off, what do you think this girl needs? Aka, what are her flaws...rip her up if you have to, I have thick skin.
Next, what bull would you use on this girl? She is due with her first calf this week. I've got a few ideas, just curious what others saw in this cow. I'm not a number chaser, and to be honest, extreme numbers are the first thing I cull a bull for. Not saying it's the only way to select bulls, just that it is what I do. I prefer a proven, balanced bull. She is out of Hoover Dam from a commercial cow I raised out of a SAF Focus of ER son. I like moderate framed cows with avg to slightly below avg milk, good feet and good udders. I prefer a "cow bull" since she's scheduled to have her first calf this week...no need to overdose on calving ease. I do not supplement the cows, just good hay and grass for my girls. They either work for me or they find another job. Heifers are developed slightly, with a 60-90d background period and then it's the best pastures I have until breeding. Once bred, they're kicked on grass and hay (with mineral, etc.) until they become an official member of the team by producing a calf and keeping it alive until weaning. Alright, there you have it, lets hear what you have to say. :hide:
