rattler
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Around the first of the year I am going to have to buy a new Herd bull. My question is how far do you go in search of a new bull.
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Crowderfarms
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Rattler,rattler":2yo4kusp said:
Distance can't be measured when it comes to searching for a new Bull.It all depends on how serious you are about Genetics and quality. I'd start searching for one now.
Workinonit Farm
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rattler":31q055kh said:
As far as I need in order to find what I'm lookin for. So far I have not had to go outside of my home state.
Katherine
backhoeboogie
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Calving ease is my number one consideration. If you lose a cow or calf, it cuts deep into the pocket. Especially if you are small potatoes like I am.
rattler
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Thanks for the replies to my question I do appreciate it. Crowder we are serious about genetics and improving herd production. We have considered birth weight, calving ease, etc.We have looked into several bulls already but plan to search more. Haven't searched Mont. Ala. as of yet but will soon Ha ha 
Thanks again,
rattler
Congrats to Katherine and Backhoeboogie on bcoming gurus
Thanks again,
rattler
Congrats to Katherine and Backhoeboogie on bcoming gurus
john250
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Lots of good cattle in NC. Wouldn't think you'd have to go too far.
But you could write off a trip to anywhere as a business expense.
:lol:
But you could write off a trip to anywhere as a business expense.
:lol:
backhoeboogie
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rattler":17a8k7lp said:
Thank you.
Good luck on finding that bull.
rattler":1eygpy22 said:
If I were you, I would go as far as Norwood, NC on Jan 6 for the Pee Dee River Valley Genetic Advantage Sale.
there will be 50+ Reg Angus bulls and there are plenty of folks in the area that will tell you how much they like the bulls they get there.
;-)
mnmtranching
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As far as the popular breeds.
I'd bet the same bloodlines are available in NC as you would find in MT.
Get a good one.
mnmt
I'd bet the same bloodlines are available in NC as you would find in MT.
Get a good one.
mnmt
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When I first started this is were I had to go to get my bulls.
Remember your bull is 50% of your calf crops so don't settle for less. If you can find the kind of bull that fits with your herd and your production plans close by great! But if not don't just settle for what is handy go out and find him.
When I first started this is were I had to go to get my bulls.
Remember your bull is 50% of your calf crops so don't settle for less. If you can find the kind of bull that fits with your herd and your production plans close by great! But if not don't just settle for what is handy go out and find him.
rattler
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I would like to say thank,s for all the reply,s.We do appericate each and everyone of you.Dang S.R.R you done some travling.
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TheBullLady
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We've gone as far as 1600 miles also. And I agree.. start looking now! Last time I got in a jam and it took me almost 2 months to find a good one. Of course, that no doubt is because of Murphy's Law. :roll:
aplusmnt
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I would think it would depend on certain varibles.
What breed? If looking for Longhorn or other Specialized breed you might have to travel long ways and search hard. Depending on what is popular in your area.
Are you wanting to retain heifers to build a herd? If so you got to really increase the intensity of your Bull search because like other have stated it is 50% of your herd.
If you are looking for easy calving, and or a terminal bull of a breed that is popular in your area, say like Angus. Then I would think that you should be able to find a good bull to fit this need somewhere fairly close.
Lots of variables come into play on bull selection and how available they are in your area.
What breed? If looking for Longhorn or other Specialized breed you might have to travel long ways and search hard. Depending on what is popular in your area.
Are you wanting to retain heifers to build a herd? If so you got to really increase the intensity of your Bull search because like other have stated it is 50% of your herd.
If you are looking for easy calving, and or a terminal bull of a breed that is popular in your area, say like Angus. Then I would think that you should be able to find a good bull to fit this need somewhere fairly close.
Lots of variables come into play on bull selection and how available they are in your area.
arkcowman
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As far as you have to.
rattler, consider contracting out your bulls, You know your cow herd better then anyone else, You also know where you want your herd to go. With the use today of ET, producers can pick sires, choose females, and get bulls they want. You know every good bull has a better mother and then you can see what the bulls daughter should look like..... It does take some planning though. Usually you can get better genetic bulls, at cheaper prices by contracting bulls also. I have a list of breeders that do this, contact me if your interest by P.M>
