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<blockquote data-quote="Dsth" data-source="post: 1665222" data-attributes="member: 38038"><p>this may be a question that has been answered in previous post but I did not see it as I read or skimmed through them. Are you planning on natural breeding or considering AI on some? If you are looking to make the most improvement in the shortest amount of time, I would suggest looking into AI breeding your best cows. Doing AI gives you a very lengthy option of some of the best bulls in the breed. You can also select semen that gives you about a 95% chance of getting the sex of the calf you desire out of your best cows. Since you already have a great record keeping system that works well for you, you already have a good head start on building an excellent herd. Doing AI also gives you the option of using AI bulls that have very reliable EPDs versus natural service bulls that are generally younger bulls that can drastically change their EPDs after calves start hitting the ground. Not sure what AI availability is in your area, but most AI studs offer AI training to teach you to breed your own cows/heifers. Don't mean to step on toes of any bull sellers since I know there are very good herds out there selling bulls. Welcome to the CT family and hope we can help you on your journey and also hope you will share your knowledge with the rest of us.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dsth, post: 1665222, member: 38038"] this may be a question that has been answered in previous post but I did not see it as I read or skimmed through them. Are you planning on natural breeding or considering AI on some? If you are looking to make the most improvement in the shortest amount of time, I would suggest looking into AI breeding your best cows. Doing AI gives you a very lengthy option of some of the best bulls in the breed. You can also select semen that gives you about a 95% chance of getting the sex of the calf you desire out of your best cows. Since you already have a great record keeping system that works well for you, you already have a good head start on building an excellent herd. Doing AI also gives you the option of using AI bulls that have very reliable EPDs versus natural service bulls that are generally younger bulls that can drastically change their EPDs after calves start hitting the ground. Not sure what AI availability is in your area, but most AI studs offer AI training to teach you to breed your own cows/heifers. Don't mean to step on toes of any bull sellers since I know there are very good herds out there selling bulls. Welcome to the CT family and hope we can help you on your journey and also hope you will share your knowledge with the rest of us. [/QUOTE]
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