So, I put a Shorthorn bull on my predominantly Hereford/Angus herd, trying to get some substance and easy fleshing properties back into my cow herd. They should get some hybrid vigor whether they trend to the Angus side or the Hereford. Should get red around the eyes for pinkeye, and should cover up the neck finching from the Hereford. Might get some scary chrome.
The main scary thing was calving trouble. I wondered about the accuracy of the data, with a breed that can have huge calves. My first one hit the ground out of a Simmi/Limmi/Hereford cow. 64 pound heifer calf. Not storing away the calf jack just yet, sometimes the first couple don't cook all the way, but definitely not too scary.
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The main scary thing was calving trouble. I wondered about the accuracy of the data, with a breed that can have huge calves. My first one hit the ground out of a Simmi/Limmi/Hereford cow. 64 pound heifer calf. Not storing away the calf jack just yet, sometimes the first couple don't cook all the way, but definitely not too scary.
http://ranchers.net/photopost/showfull.php?photo=16239