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<blockquote data-quote="bsmith" data-source="post: 768230" data-attributes="member: 14398"><p>BC, I have to admit that I have never realized that was an option. There are pros and cons with that approach, but for my situation there could be more pros. The cons are the wildness of the young animals (likely would have jumpers), higher odds of health problems, and the potential difficulty of arranging such a purchase. Although maybe some here could suggest potential suppliers close to my location.</p><p></p><p>The pros for me would be no bulls to coordinate and keep separate from the herd. With no cross fences I have always had to let bulls run with the herd year round and my calves were always weaned on wheels. Getting rid of momma cows and bulls and just taking yearlings to higher weight could be a nice alternative for my operation, especially since I have been resisting cutting up my place with more cross fences.</p><p></p><p>I can well imagination that raising yearlings comes with different and maybe bigger headaches than a cow/calf operation, but that really could be a better way for my situation. Thanks for the suggestion BC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bsmith, post: 768230, member: 14398"] BC, I have to admit that I have never realized that was an option. There are pros and cons with that approach, but for my situation there could be more pros. The cons are the wildness of the young animals (likely would have jumpers), higher odds of health problems, and the potential difficulty of arranging such a purchase. Although maybe some here could suggest potential suppliers close to my location. The pros for me would be no bulls to coordinate and keep separate from the herd. With no cross fences I have always had to let bulls run with the herd year round and my calves were always weaned on wheels. Getting rid of momma cows and bulls and just taking yearlings to higher weight could be a nice alternative for my operation, especially since I have been resisting cutting up my place with more cross fences. I can well imagination that raising yearlings comes with different and maybe bigger headaches than a cow/calf operation, but that really could be a better way for my situation. Thanks for the suggestion BC. [/QUOTE]
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