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Older hereford cows breed for heifers or buy heifer calves?
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<blockquote data-quote="Bez+" data-source="post: 584983" data-attributes="member: 6797"><p>Well, here is what we used to do.</p><p></p><p>It requires infrastructure.</p><p></p><p>We used to AI the best cows and then throw them out with the angus bull.</p><p></p><p>We AI'd to Herf -so it was very obvious who was bred to what when the calves came. Keep the best calves and sell the rest.</p><p></p><p>Before we had a pen, chute and squeeze set up - we used to alternate every year - Angus bull and Herf bull.</p><p></p><p>Just a thought for you to consider</p><p></p><p>Keep those old cows - they almost always are the money makers - if they are healthy they will give you a calf every year until they hit their late teens and in some cases early 20's. (Yeah, it's true)</p><p></p><p>Cull the crap out of the calves and within 6 years you will be astounded at the change and the improvement in your herd.</p><p></p><p>Take pictures and keep records - it will allow you to see your mistakes as well as your victories.</p><p></p><p>My best</p><p></p><p>Bez+</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bez+, post: 584983, member: 6797"] Well, here is what we used to do. It requires infrastructure. We used to AI the best cows and then throw them out with the angus bull. We AI'd to Herf -so it was very obvious who was bred to what when the calves came. Keep the best calves and sell the rest. Before we had a pen, chute and squeeze set up - we used to alternate every year - Angus bull and Herf bull. Just a thought for you to consider Keep those old cows - they almost always are the money makers - if they are healthy they will give you a calf every year until they hit their late teens and in some cases early 20's. (Yeah, it's true) Cull the crap out of the calves and within 6 years you will be astounded at the change and the improvement in your herd. Take pictures and keep records - it will allow you to see your mistakes as well as your victories. My best Bez+ [/QUOTE]
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