Herford X maine

[Cross breeder #1]

I am getting some bred maine heifers to produce show steers.what about eventually AIing to a hererord,if i have solid black maines bred to herfs i might get
1. F1 hybrid vigor on show calves
2. My preffered pattern,black with white socks and white face
3. Half british half comtinental

i really want the socks and white face though what else could i breed them to to get that pattern

 

[chippie]

Since you want to breed show steers, look for a Hereford Club Calf bull to breed to. They are a whole different type of bull than one that is used for commercial beef production.

This website has some Club Calf Hereford bulls http://www.cattlevisions.com/Hereford/hereford_directory.php

http://www.cattlevisions.com/Hereford/gradmslam.php

Personally, I really don't like the trend for the post rear legs. It does win in the show ring though.

 

[Cross breeder #1]

Do you know much about this cross fire bull? I like his thickness but i just dont want the skunk-stripe on the neck.

 

[Cross breeder #1]

forgot to put the link
http://www.bullbarn.com/herfepd.asp?ID=127

 

[brihop]

Could also breed em to Simm to get that pattern, providing it was a whitefaced Simm, not the solid black ones. Bigtime size/growth too!

 

[calfbuyer]

If you want Herf. show steers, you need to check out Kris Black in Oklahoma. He raises some great ones, steers and bulls