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<blockquote data-quote="shadyhollownj" data-source="post: 1106011" data-attributes="member: 9320"><p>I realize all the things you guys are saying about buying the expensive cow. I realize the risk with either situation. Two breeders that are somewhat local have both said they messed around with cheaper end cows trying to get ahead. They both recommended that I buy the most expensive cow I can afford, flush her, and build a herd of good cows from them. Instead of buying three 4,000 dollar cows but one 12,000 dollar cow because it will get you to the end goal sooner. Also I realize that embryos may never really get you that great heifer. I mean if you take a group of flushmates usually you have one or two that are great and the others just average. My feeling with the expensive cow is that you are getting that great cow out of the flush thats already proven. Either way I will keep buying embryos. I was just wondering about the cow side of the equation. Do you take 2 good or 1 great. The risk is there either way thats why its gambling. </p><p></p><p>Tough I also always wondered about moving cattle from fescue country to the northeast if it does have a major effect. </p><p></p><p>Redbull fingers are crossed havent seen heat in a few months dont wanna jinx it. She was written off a year ago. Lesson learned.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shadyhollownj, post: 1106011, member: 9320"] I realize all the things you guys are saying about buying the expensive cow. I realize the risk with either situation. Two breeders that are somewhat local have both said they messed around with cheaper end cows trying to get ahead. They both recommended that I buy the most expensive cow I can afford, flush her, and build a herd of good cows from them. Instead of buying three 4,000 dollar cows but one 12,000 dollar cow because it will get you to the end goal sooner. Also I realize that embryos may never really get you that great heifer. I mean if you take a group of flushmates usually you have one or two that are great and the others just average. My feeling with the expensive cow is that you are getting that great cow out of the flush thats already proven. Either way I will keep buying embryos. I was just wondering about the cow side of the equation. Do you take 2 good or 1 great. The risk is there either way thats why its gambling. Tough I also always wondered about moving cattle from fescue country to the northeast if it does have a major effect. Redbull fingers are crossed havent seen heat in a few months dont wanna jinx it. She was written off a year ago. Lesson learned. [/QUOTE]
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