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<blockquote data-quote="Jeanne - Simme Valley" data-source="post: 1770638" data-attributes="member: 968"><p>Also wanted to comment about the bull being with the heifers. Heifer calves can start cycling at 4+ months old. Doesn't happen often - but it happens. And a bull of most any age is willing to take care of her needs. Granted a 6 month old bull "should" not be potent yet - but, lots of sibs get bred by their herd mates. You don't want to deal with a 15-18 month old heifer calving. It happens - more than we like to admit. A lot of us give our weaned heifers a shot of Lutalyse couple weeks after they are weaned and separated from the bull calves. It will abort an early pregnancy.</p><p>Grass fed beef - this is a whole topic in itself. There are a few good producers that are able to do a good job raising grass fed beef. But, it is more management and time than grain fed. And, if you don't like venison, you may not like grass fed beef. I can't imagine anyone in Texas is able to properly raise gfb. You need to constantly provide fresh growing forage for them - supposedly always in an increase quality - which also includes feeding hay if you don't have grass - but top quality hay like alfalfa. Granted lots of people raise "gfb" - but is it quality? I would suggest you go to a reputable breeder that is raising gfb and buy his BEST cut of steak. See if you like it before you fill a freezer with it. If you like it, ask him how he raises his cattle to finish.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeanne - Simme Valley, post: 1770638, member: 968"] Also wanted to comment about the bull being with the heifers. Heifer calves can start cycling at 4+ months old. Doesn't happen often - but it happens. And a bull of most any age is willing to take care of her needs. Granted a 6 month old bull "should" not be potent yet - but, lots of sibs get bred by their herd mates. You don't want to deal with a 15-18 month old heifer calving. It happens - more than we like to admit. A lot of us give our weaned heifers a shot of Lutalyse couple weeks after they are weaned and separated from the bull calves. It will abort an early pregnancy. Grass fed beef - this is a whole topic in itself. There are a few good producers that are able to do a good job raising grass fed beef. But, it is more management and time than grain fed. And, if you don't like venison, you may not like grass fed beef. I can't imagine anyone in Texas is able to properly raise gfb. You need to constantly provide fresh growing forage for them - supposedly always in an increase quality - which also includes feeding hay if you don't have grass - but top quality hay like alfalfa. Granted lots of people raise "gfb" - but is it quality? I would suggest you go to a reputable breeder that is raising gfb and buy his BEST cut of steak. See if you like it before you fill a freezer with it. If you like it, ask him how he raises his cattle to finish. [/QUOTE]
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