Conagher
Well-known member
Howdy All, Great Board!
I'm just starting out to build a registered angus herd. I thought I would list some of my preliminary goals and solicate feedback. All comments and suggestions are welcome and appreciated.
Quality vs. Quantity: I'm not looking to get very big (probably less than 100 head) and want to focus on quality as a seedstock producer. How do you define quality?
Breeding for EPD's: Related to the quality item, should I focus on a breeding program that continually strives to acheived top 25%, 10%, or 1% of the angus breed? And then cull based on common sence (disposition, body score, reproductiveness, etc.)
Alliances: As a seedstock producer, what alliance should I be involved in (local angus assoc. such as ALOT, TAA, etc.)? What about Seedstock Plus, any pro's/con's? Other seedstock ranches?
Thanks,
Conagher
I'm just starting out to build a registered angus herd. I thought I would list some of my preliminary goals and solicate feedback. All comments and suggestions are welcome and appreciated.
Quality vs. Quantity: I'm not looking to get very big (probably less than 100 head) and want to focus on quality as a seedstock producer. How do you define quality?
Breeding for EPD's: Related to the quality item, should I focus on a breeding program that continually strives to acheived top 25%, 10%, or 1% of the angus breed? And then cull based on common sence (disposition, body score, reproductiveness, etc.)
Alliances: As a seedstock producer, what alliance should I be involved in (local angus assoc. such as ALOT, TAA, etc.)? What about Seedstock Plus, any pro's/con's? Other seedstock ranches?
Thanks,
Conagher