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<blockquote data-quote="KNERSIE" data-source="post: 274624" data-attributes="member: 4353"><p>If its commercial heifers, I look at phenotype and constitution. I will never pick the bottom 25% with the poorer condition. I figure that the bottom 25% in condition has the weaker constitution and adapting to a new environment is going to be harder for them, doesn't matter how sound they are otherwise.</p><p></p><p>I also like to look at the dams of the heifers as this will tell you alot about what their udders are going to loook like and give you an idea about their milking ability. And of course try to see the sire as well.</p><p></p><p>For registered stock I look at the above as well as the pedigree and EBV's or EPD's in your case. I only put a lot of emphasis on BW, wean maternal (milk), wean direct and make sure the mature weight isn't extreme, as large animal are poorer doers in my area.</p><p></p><p>hope this helps</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KNERSIE, post: 274624, member: 4353"] If its commercial heifers, I look at phenotype and constitution. I will never pick the bottom 25% with the poorer condition. I figure that the bottom 25% in condition has the weaker constitution and adapting to a new environment is going to be harder for them, doesn't matter how sound they are otherwise. I also like to look at the dams of the heifers as this will tell you alot about what their udders are going to loook like and give you an idea about their milking ability. And of course try to see the sire as well. For registered stock I look at the above as well as the pedigree and EBV's or EPD's in your case. I only put a lot of emphasis on BW, wean maternal (milk), wean direct and make sure the mature weight isn't extreme, as large animal are poorer doers in my area. hope this helps [/QUOTE]
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