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<blockquote data-quote="Ryan" data-source="post: 585726" data-attributes="member: 615"><p>I think he is going to have more capacity (not a whole lot more, but some more) as he ages compared to the other bull. I think that greater capacity will lead to being able to consume more forage which will lead to easier keeping. I think that easy keeping and longevity go hand in hand. If an animal is able to keep itself in good condition on less quality/quantity forage, then in my opinion it should be able to last longer as it will not get as "down" in the winter. In my opinion, the lesser the variance from top body condition score to the lowest in a given year is best for an animal, and smaller variances due to easier keeping animals can lead to that animal living longer. I do think the older bull is a little more pinched in the heart girth than the younger bull, not a lot but some.</p><p></p><p>I think both the bulls are similar and the differences are actually pretty minimal. But when selecting a herd sire it is those little things that can take the sires calf crop from being just above average to the top of the sale. Also, these things are pretty nitpicky and based off one picture. I do feel that with herd sire you must be extremely nitpicky and not settle for something that will "work". I read an article today about a very successful woman rancher, and one of her quotes was "Buy the best cows you can afford. Buy the best bull you can find, even if you can't afford him." I you should always be looking for the best bull, and if you sacrifice quality in your herdsire, even just a little, it will show in your calf crop.</p><p></p><p>Ryan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ryan, post: 585726, member: 615"] I think he is going to have more capacity (not a whole lot more, but some more) as he ages compared to the other bull. I think that greater capacity will lead to being able to consume more forage which will lead to easier keeping. I think that easy keeping and longevity go hand in hand. If an animal is able to keep itself in good condition on less quality/quantity forage, then in my opinion it should be able to last longer as it will not get as "down" in the winter. In my opinion, the lesser the variance from top body condition score to the lowest in a given year is best for an animal, and smaller variances due to easier keeping animals can lead to that animal living longer. I do think the older bull is a little more pinched in the heart girth than the younger bull, not a lot but some. I think both the bulls are similar and the differences are actually pretty minimal. But when selecting a herd sire it is those little things that can take the sires calf crop from being just above average to the top of the sale. Also, these things are pretty nitpicky and based off one picture. I do feel that with herd sire you must be extremely nitpicky and not settle for something that will "work". I read an article today about a very successful woman rancher, and one of her quotes was "Buy the best cows you can afford. Buy the best bull you can find, even if you can't afford him." I you should always be looking for the best bull, and if you sacrifice quality in your herdsire, even just a little, it will show in your calf crop. Ryan [/QUOTE]
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