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<blockquote data-quote="cypressfarms" data-source="post: 609592" data-attributes="member: 2653"><p>Although I farm in a different climate than most of the country, my views on calf birthweight are:</p><p></p><p>The smaller the better (I wouldn't want anything in the 50 pound range), and for one simple reason. How many live calves does it take to equal one dead calf? For me, a cow calfer, it's simply not worth the risk of having a bull that throws heavy calves. Even with seasoned pro cows, a 65 pound calf can be born much quicker if there are presentation problems. (Or any other problems for that matter). When you start inching your weight up to 100 you increase the chance of calving trouble whether it be malrepresentations or any other problems.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cypressfarms, post: 609592, member: 2653"] Although I farm in a different climate than most of the country, my views on calf birthweight are: The smaller the better (I wouldn't want anything in the 50 pound range), and for one simple reason. How many live calves does it take to equal one dead calf? For me, a cow calfer, it's simply not worth the risk of having a bull that throws heavy calves. Even with seasoned pro cows, a 65 pound calf can be born much quicker if there are presentation problems. (Or any other problems for that matter). When you start inching your weight up to 100 you increase the chance of calving trouble whether it be malrepresentations or any other problems. [/QUOTE]
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