Bonsman
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I have a relatively new bull that I wanted to get some very accurate birth weight numbers from his calves. I put him on ten cows. Out of the ten calves he sired; eight weighted between 64 and 72 lbs. One bull calf weighed 76. Two bull calves weighed 98 and 104 respectively. I had to pull the two big bull calves both survived.
I have heard numbers thrown around that the bull's genetics contribute 40% to the birthweight of the calves, with other factors including genetics of the female, and amount of feed provided late in the calving process.
Any thoughts on the why two of the ten decided to be half-grown when they were born? Would you put him on a set of heifers?
I have heard numbers thrown around that the bull's genetics contribute 40% to the birthweight of the calves, with other factors including genetics of the female, and amount of feed provided late in the calving process.
Any thoughts on the why two of the ten decided to be half-grown when they were born? Would you put him on a set of heifers?