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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 701240" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>There are animals within every breed that have different feed conversion efficiencies. This is a trait some bull breeders are starting to try to measure and publish. There is also the matter of size - a larger framed cow for example, usually requires more energy to maintain her weight than a smaller, lighter cow.</p><p></p><p>However, aside from the size question, Herefords can be thought of as easy fleshing or easy keepers because, as was related to me by an experienced western cattleman, they as a breed tend to be very good grazers. They tend to be out grubbing around for something to eat when maybe some other breeds are waiting along the windbreak for someone to come feed them.</p><p></p><p>In some cases this aggressive grazing is an advantage, in other cases such as a feedlot, it won't matter.</p><p></p><p>Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 701240, member: 7509"] There are animals within every breed that have different feed conversion efficiencies. This is a trait some bull breeders are starting to try to measure and publish. There is also the matter of size - a larger framed cow for example, usually requires more energy to maintain her weight than a smaller, lighter cow. However, aside from the size question, Herefords can be thought of as easy fleshing or easy keepers because, as was related to me by an experienced western cattleman, they as a breed tend to be very good grazers. They tend to be out grubbing around for something to eat when maybe some other breeds are waiting along the windbreak for someone to come feed them. In some cases this aggressive grazing is an advantage, in other cases such as a feedlot, it won't matter. Jim [/QUOTE]
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