New bull for fun

[jdcopkid]

Meat...

Muscle...

Highlanders are supposed to be a beef breed, aren't they?

I think the recent pics I added without the hair shows he's a little meatier than those others. But I'm curious if you're judging him on the standards you judge other bulls or breeds you have experience with or if it's from a knowledge of this breed.

I value you the opinions you guys give. I did post him in some highland association groups to get some feedback. So far my feedback has been "fine for breeding your cows, not so much if you want to show him". They've said he's a little light in his hind quarters and top line lacking a little. But asked for some better pictures and videos

 

[puzzled in oregon]

Thanks for the feedback. In your opinion why do you think he's a poor representation?

My comment was based on this photo

 

[jdcopkid]

My comment was based on this photo

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I agree this photo he looks scrawny for sure. I'm not sure when that photo was taken, it was from his previous owner

 

[redcowsrule33]

Gusgurlach of Balmoral

This is what a quality highland bull looks like. He is 3 years old in this picture.

 

[Travlr]

I think the recent pics I added without the hair shows he's a little meatier than those others. But I'm curious if you're judging him on the standards you judge other bulls or breeds you have experience with or if it's from a knowledge of this breed.

I value you the opinions you guys give. I did post him in some highland association groups to get some feedback. So far my feedback has been "fine for breeding your cows, not so much if you want to show him". They've said he's a little light in his hind quarters and top line lacking a little. But asked for some better pictures and videos

Whomever said, "He's a little light in his hindquarters..." is using the typical euphemism that people employ when being kind to the point of not really getting the point across.

Dairy animals tend to dress out in the 50/55% carcass range due to big belly and a lack of muscle, particularly in the rear. Decent beef animals generally run 60% carcass and the larger the percentage the better because meat is the product we are producing. Good Angus, Hereford, Charolais, and I would expect Highlanders might go 65%. It's not unusual for Limousin to go 68% and some of the more extreme double muscled breed to go over 70%.

 

[puzzled in oregon]

Again based on this photo, when you mentioned clipping him, my first thought was you should first clip his crotch to
verify he was in fact still an intact bull.

 

[jdcopkid]

Whomever said, "He's a little light in his hindquarters..." is using the typical euphemism that people employ when being kind to the point of not really getting the point across.

Dairy animals tend to dress out in the 50/55% carcass range due to big belly and a lack of muscle, particularly in the rear. Decent beef animals generally run 60% carcass and the larger the percentage the better because meat is the product we are producing. Good Angus, Hereford, Charolais, and I would expect Highlanders might go 65%. It's not unusual for Limousin to go 68% and some of the more extreme double muscled breed to go over 70%.

Totally fair! As you know I'm not experienced lol. Got him for $1,000. Worst case scenario I don't see myself losing money on him in any scenario but even if I do, not the end of the world.

 

[jdcopkid]

Again based on this photo, when you mentioned clipping him, my first thought was you should first clip his crotch to
verify he was in fact still an intact bull.


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Haha yea I can understand that.

 

[jdcopkid]

Gusgurlach of Balmoral

This is what a quality highland bull looks like. He is 3 years old in this picture.

Well this also is a grand champion right? My bull was $1,000, to breed a few girlies and have some more experience building. I don't want to spend and arm and a leg on anything before I have some more experience and then take full advantage of an expensive bull or cows. I feel like me spending on a "quality" bull like this, would be a waste at this point

 

[redcowsrule33]

I'm only illustrating that there is such a thing as a beef Highlander. You don't have to buy a champion to breed for quality.

I will grant that there is a large demand for the mini/ toy versions of breeds. Not my thing. Eye of the beholder.

 

[wbvs58]

Thanks for the reply! I'm curious what Highlander traits you see him lacking?

The ones I see around here have a lot longer curly horns along with a lot of facial hair. I don't know what you cut off around the head but it is "the look" that people pay the money for their paddock ornament.

Ken

 

[jdcopkid]

The ones I see around here have a lot longer curly horns along with a lot of facial hair. I don't know what you cut off around the head but it is "the look" that people pay the money for their paddock ornament.

Ken

Longer horns are the females. His horns are pretty typical for a Highlander bull. He's also shed a ton of hair for the summer.

 

[ClinchValley86]

Have fun with it. My neighbors have done very well with Highlands. I sure don't wany any. But the calves are about the cutest of all cattle IMO.

Did you get paperwork with them or is it possible to get them registered?

The bull will gain some muscle when we'll fed. Surely. He just hadn't had the best of groceries.

 

[MrChevy]

No sir, I don't know of anyone that does have.

Closest I can find are outside of Louisville or Charlestown, Indiana. I'd love to take my children to see them.

Don't guess I can swing the price of one for fun to look at.

 

[MrChevy]

I could get highlanders and charge people $100 for 1 hour. That's what some folks do around here. What are ya'll thoughts on this?
Or I could gravel or pave the field and rent spots to store rvs. That's around $100 a month . Rvs don't have to be fed, water, or much.

 

[SBMF 2015]

Meat...

Muscle...

Highlanders are supposed to be a beef breed, aren't they?

Dual purpose I think

 

[SBMF 2015]

Gusgurlach of Balmoral

This is what a quality highland bull looks like. He is 3 years old in this picture.

I will say he has quite the tool box on him. Should be able to settle a bunch of cows.

 

[kenny thomas]

I could get highlanders and charge people $100 for 1 hour. That's what some folks do around here. What are ya'll thoughts on this?
Or I could gravel or pave the field and rent spots to store rvs. That's around $100 a month . Rvs don't have to be fed, water, or much.

If you only charge $100 a month it would fill up overnight.

 

[MrChevy]

If you only charge $100 a month it would fill up overnight.

To store rv not to camp?