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<blockquote data-quote="Frankie" data-source="post: 45217" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>I wouldn't say this is a terrible idea, but you could be losing out on some good genetics by doing it. You shouldn't use the crossbred calf the heifer will raise as a guide for how a pure bred calf will grow because the crossbred calf will have the advantage of hybrid vigor.</p><p></p><p>We market our Angus private treaty or at purebred consignment sales. You don't say where you are so it's hard to recommend anything specific. There are many proven calving ease Angus bulls available through AI whose genetics are in demand. If the heifer has good gentics and is bred to a bull with good genetics, chances are she'll have a good calf, no matter if it's her first one. Heifers generally don't milk as well as cows, so the calf would wean off lighter, but with good genetics and proper management, it should grow.</p><p></p><p>If you should decide to go the crossbred route, consider some sort of speciality sale for any heifers you raise. Here in OK the state cattlemen's group sponsors a replacement female sale every fall. Heifers of known genetics are in great demand. If your state or region has a similar sale, it would be a good place to market any Angus/Hereford crossbred heifers. Good luck....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frankie, post: 45217, member: 13"] I wouldn't say this is a terrible idea, but you could be losing out on some good genetics by doing it. You shouldn't use the crossbred calf the heifer will raise as a guide for how a pure bred calf will grow because the crossbred calf will have the advantage of hybrid vigor. We market our Angus private treaty or at purebred consignment sales. You don't say where you are so it's hard to recommend anything specific. There are many proven calving ease Angus bulls available through AI whose genetics are in demand. If the heifer has good gentics and is bred to a bull with good genetics, chances are she'll have a good calf, no matter if it's her first one. Heifers generally don't milk as well as cows, so the calf would wean off lighter, but with good genetics and proper management, it should grow. If you should decide to go the crossbred route, consider some sort of speciality sale for any heifers you raise. Here in OK the state cattlemen's group sponsors a replacement female sale every fall. Heifers of known genetics are in great demand. If your state or region has a similar sale, it would be a good place to market any Angus/Hereford crossbred heifers. Good luck.... [/QUOTE]
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