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<blockquote data-quote="Herefords.US" data-source="post: 381707" data-attributes="member: 3972"><p>For me, Polled Herefords have a distinct advantage over Horned Herefords because of the genetic mutation. I personally do NOT like dehorning. My father had no problem with it as he never dehorned anything. We never had a Polled Hereford on the place.</p><p></p><p>I'm presently a member of neither of the Texas Hereford Assns. I WAS a member of the THA but I placed a call to the Secretary-Manager about changing my advertising a year or so ago and I've yet to get a return call from him. I'd already mentioned it to him once before, so I thought I'd get his attention by not paying my advertising bill and my membership dues, then I'd finally receive a call back, but that hasn't worked as of this post. Perhaps someone will see this post and "clue him in"! So I presently have issues with the management of the THA and I probably will not renew my membership there. And I'll also not pay my advertising bill until I at least receive that call!</p><p></p><p>I've never been a member of the TPHA, but I am considering joining, since my long term goal is to have a herd that is 100% polled.</p><p></p><p>As for the differences in the two groups, I think the THA is largely controlled by and highly focused on the larger breeders who advertise regularly in the magazine, where the TPHA seems to be a more "family oriented" and youth focused group.</p><p></p><p>There is no doubt that prejudices exist in both directions. </p><p></p><p>Many of my long-time horned Hereford acquaintances think I've "bastardized" my Hereford cows by using a Keynote son on them, even though he has the required antlers. A few are starting to come around and use similar genetics themselves, now.</p><p></p><p>I know of at least one local polled breeder that feels the same way about introducing any horned genetics into his polled cattle.</p><p></p><p>How do I feel about polled breeders in general? Why do you ask?</p><p></p><p>George</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Herefords.US, post: 381707, member: 3972"] For me, Polled Herefords have a distinct advantage over Horned Herefords because of the genetic mutation. I personally do NOT like dehorning. My father had no problem with it as he never dehorned anything. We never had a Polled Hereford on the place. I'm presently a member of neither of the Texas Hereford Assns. I WAS a member of the THA but I placed a call to the Secretary-Manager about changing my advertising a year or so ago and I've yet to get a return call from him. I'd already mentioned it to him once before, so I thought I'd get his attention by not paying my advertising bill and my membership dues, then I'd finally receive a call back, but that hasn't worked as of this post. Perhaps someone will see this post and "clue him in"! So I presently have issues with the management of the THA and I probably will not renew my membership there. And I'll also not pay my advertising bill until I at least receive that call! I've never been a member of the TPHA, but I am considering joining, since my long term goal is to have a herd that is 100% polled. As for the differences in the two groups, I think the THA is largely controlled by and highly focused on the larger breeders who advertise regularly in the magazine, where the TPHA seems to be a more "family oriented" and youth focused group. There is no doubt that prejudices exist in both directions. Many of my long-time horned Hereford acquaintances think I've "bastardized" my Hereford cows by using a Keynote son on them, even though he has the required antlers. A few are starting to come around and use similar genetics themselves, now. I know of at least one local polled breeder that feels the same way about introducing any horned genetics into his polled cattle. How do I feel about polled breeders in general? Why do you ask? George [/QUOTE]
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