cowtex":15a3j129 said:
You are right on with the visual look of his dam. I think Topp shipped her after she weaned off 19T.However I have about 30 of his daughters that are unbelievable that we are going to breed this Spring. There were 9 half brothers out of the same sire that averaged over $9,000 at the sale on Monday. His Mother was a 19D who is one of the best female sires in the breed.
Acually 19D in the pedigree of 719T has held me back from using him. I used 19D a few years ago with the idea that he was a great female producer and he just hasn't worked for me. I had several with a disposition problem. Several that where just to frail made and hard doing and a couple had pelvic issues that needed help for calving. Not my idea of a great female producer. Udders were actually very good though. I should have known better when the people that raised him never used him.
I am not saying that at some point I won't use 719T. If they get proved out to not have those problems I would consider it. I am a little concerned about the IMF on him too.