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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 13901"><p>> I would like to start a small herd</p><p>> (about 30) of Longhorn in Central</p><p>> Texas. I know Longhorn calf easily</p><p>> and are tough against disease and</p><p>> inclimate weather. What about meat</p><p>> quality, how much will they bring</p><p>> in at slaughter time and what age</p><p>> and weight are the best to sell</p><p>> them at? Also, what is the best</p><p>> strategy at getting started,</p><p>> should I buy a young bull and</p><p>> several heifers or a bunch of</p><p>> heifers and rent a bull. There is</p><p>> no hurry in getting to a herd of</p><p>> 30 so can anyone offer some</p><p>> suggestions? thanks</p><p></p><p>My advice is get you a bull after about 75% of your herd is established. Good quality Bulls are readily available. I have leased bulls and have even sent cows off for 90 days to be bred.</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:jvanhorn@texas.net">jvanhorn@texas.net</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 13901"] > I would like to start a small herd > (about 30) of Longhorn in Central > Texas. I know Longhorn calf easily > and are tough against disease and > inclimate weather. What about meat > quality, how much will they bring > in at slaughter time and what age > and weight are the best to sell > them at? Also, what is the best > strategy at getting started, > should I buy a young bull and > several heifers or a bunch of > heifers and rent a bull. There is > no hurry in getting to a herd of > 30 so can anyone offer some > suggestions? thanks My advice is get you a bull after about 75% of your herd is established. Good quality Bulls are readily available. I have leased bulls and have even sent cows off for 90 days to be bred. [email=jvanhorn@texas.net]jvanhorn@texas.net[/email] [/QUOTE]
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