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Jersey and Friesians.... Breeding Questions
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<blockquote data-quote="regolith" data-source="post: 659263" data-attributes="member: 9267"><p>I pick Murray Grey.</p><p></p><p>But they're your cows. And it sounds like you've got a good veal market, which makes a big difference. Angus are easier to sell than Murray Grey so that's what I use on mine. I'm not familiar with the Brahman or Piedmontese, but any of those other breeds would do what you want. I've seen Piedmontese bulls running with Friesian herds but don't think I'd be risking one on any of my cattle.</p><p></p><p>Try the dairy AI companies for dairy beef semen. I don't know if it's the same in Aussie, but most of the NZ companies are offering beef bulls selected primarily on calving ease for a few dollars a straw. You get to pick the breed but not the individual bull (and with Hereford you can specify polled).</p><p></p><p>A Jersey three years or older, unless she's very small framed, shouldn't have any problems bred to a moderate sized breed (Hereford, Angus &c).</p><p>Friesian and crossbred are less likely to cope with a larger-breed calf - moderate breeds are best for them too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="regolith, post: 659263, member: 9267"] I pick Murray Grey. But they're your cows. And it sounds like you've got a good veal market, which makes a big difference. Angus are easier to sell than Murray Grey so that's what I use on mine. I'm not familiar with the Brahman or Piedmontese, but any of those other breeds would do what you want. I've seen Piedmontese bulls running with Friesian herds but don't think I'd be risking one on any of my cattle. Try the dairy AI companies for dairy beef semen. I don't know if it's the same in Aussie, but most of the NZ companies are offering beef bulls selected primarily on calving ease for a few dollars a straw. You get to pick the breed but not the individual bull (and with Hereford you can specify polled). A Jersey three years or older, unless she's very small framed, shouldn't have any problems bred to a moderate sized breed (Hereford, Angus &c). Friesian and crossbred are less likely to cope with a larger-breed calf - moderate breeds are best for them too. [/QUOTE]
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