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<blockquote data-quote="Beef11" data-source="post: 151340" data-attributes="member: 2705"><p>I agree with Got Cows. If your breeding program is working the younger the cows the better they are. I know there is exceptions but as a group younger should equal better from a genetic standpoint. Also those calves out of your heifers as said before won't perform as well. This doesn't mean that they aren't genetically superior animals. Phenotype=genotype+enviroment. The tricky part is accurately handicapping the calves. I like the idea of putting them on feed. That would give you a better view of your situation. So many variables. I wouldn't rule out retaining them.</p><p>good luck</p><p></p><p>Merry Christmas</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Beef11, post: 151340, member: 2705"] I agree with Got Cows. If your breeding program is working the younger the cows the better they are. I know there is exceptions but as a group younger should equal better from a genetic standpoint. Also those calves out of your heifers as said before won't perform as well. This doesn't mean that they aren't genetically superior animals. Phenotype=genotype+enviroment. The tricky part is accurately handicapping the calves. I like the idea of putting them on feed. That would give you a better view of your situation. So many variables. I wouldn't rule out retaining them. good luck Merry Christmas [/QUOTE]
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