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<blockquote data-quote="Rmc" data-source="post: 1797804" data-attributes="member: 39072"><p>So the issue that Kenny has is the "mini" genes being introduced into commercial herds and how it would effect them.</p><p>So a few facts the average Jersey of today is 46 inches tall at maturity. The cut off of mini is 42 inches or under at 2 years of age for a female. Sorry to tell you but many of todays Jerseys are already in the "mini" category.</p><p>Ok let's talk another breed Hereford has never discriminated against smaller sized cattle. And many breeds prior to the early to mid 1970s were referred to as belt buckle cattle. And most if not all of the commercial beef cattle were very close to"mini" sized.</p><p>So why would it be such a huge issue if the size of cattle returned to the size they have been historically?</p><p>What will happen with me personally when the price of "mini" highlands drops. I will be buying every one of the larger and better quality highland cows and heifers and continue to add the genetics to my herd.</p><p>Most cattle need increased calories to maintain body condition and function at temps . Below 32f</p><p>In highlands the need to increase calories is at or below 0f</p><p>Do you know how many thousands of hours that is each year for many in many areas.</p><p>I feed hay for 4-6 months a year do you know how much that decreases feed cost ? </p><p>Where did all these "mini" genetics come from they didn't magically apear over night. They were and have been in the genetics of cattle for thousands of years. And at least for some breeds of cattle were the majority genetic component prior to the larger at any cost craze. But for some who refuse to let science or historical facts get in the way of their opinions the entire world is coming to an end. If cattle breeds return to their historical size.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rmc, post: 1797804, member: 39072"] So the issue that Kenny has is the “mini” genes being introduced into commercial herds and how it would effect them. So a few facts the average Jersey of today is 46 inches tall at maturity. The cut off of mini is 42 inches or under at 2 years of age for a female. Sorry to tell you but many of todays Jerseys are already in the “mini” category. Ok let’s talk another breed Hereford has never discriminated against smaller sized cattle. And many breeds prior to the early to mid 1970s were referred to as belt buckle cattle. And most if not all of the commercial beef cattle were very close to”mini” sized. So why would it be such a huge issue if the size of cattle returned to the size they have been historically? What will happen with me personally when the price of “mini” highlands drops. I will be buying every one of the larger and better quality highland cows and heifers and continue to add the genetics to my herd. Most cattle need increased calories to maintain body condition and function at temps . Below 32f In highlands the need to increase calories is at or below 0f Do you know how many thousands of hours that is each year for many in many areas. I feed hay for 4-6 months a year do you know how much that decreases feed cost ? Where did all these “mini” genetics come from they didn’t magically apear over night. They were and have been in the genetics of cattle for thousands of years. And at least for some breeds of cattle were the majority genetic component prior to the larger at any cost craze. But for some who refuse to let science or historical facts get in the way of their opinions the entire world is coming to an end. If cattle breeds return to their historical size. [/QUOTE]
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