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<blockquote data-quote="Ky hills" data-source="post: 1780671" data-attributes="member: 24816"><p>There are docility issues within every breed. For instance Herefords are known for their docile nature, however we had registered Hereford bull that would sire some calves that were as flighty and skittish as any other problematic cattle.</p><p>The most docile bull I've had was a Limousin, but I have had sone batsxxx crazy Limousin stocker calves. </p><p>The most aggressive bull I've had was a Simmental. </p><p>Have had more registered Angus bulls than any other breed, and have been very selective when purchasing to pick out what I thought were calm bulls. Sine if the worst cows I've had have been registered Angus.</p><p>I have a saying, I absolutely hate working Angus and Angus sired calves, and typically have a lot less problem working Hereford calves. Then on sale day it's the opposite, hate selling Herefords and like selling Angus much better.</p><p>I have said for years that the Angus breed has a major disposition problem and that EPD's are junk science in large part with the exception of birthweights.</p><p>The worst calves we have ever had temperment wise were by a bull touted for having breed leading docility numbers. I see it now after knowing what I have seen from some of the related cattle behind in his pedigree. </p><p>Most of the early continental cattle here did have some temperament problems but those breeds have done a lot towards improving that. </p><p>Aside from saying we have an EPD for that I don't think a lot of major Angus breeders have realistically addressed it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ky hills, post: 1780671, member: 24816"] There are docility issues within every breed. For instance Herefords are known for their docile nature, however we had registered Hereford bull that would sire some calves that were as flighty and skittish as any other problematic cattle. The most docile bull I’ve had was a Limousin, but I have had sone batsxxx crazy Limousin stocker calves. The most aggressive bull I’ve had was a Simmental. Have had more registered Angus bulls than any other breed, and have been very selective when purchasing to pick out what I thought were calm bulls. Sine if the worst cows I’ve had have been registered Angus. I have a saying, I absolutely hate working Angus and Angus sired calves, and typically have a lot less problem working Hereford calves. Then on sale day it’s the opposite, hate selling Herefords and like selling Angus much better. I have said for years that the Angus breed has a major disposition problem and that EPD’s are junk science in large part with the exception of birthweights. The worst calves we have ever had temperment wise were by a bull touted for having breed leading docility numbers. I see it now after knowing what I have seen from some of the related cattle behind in his pedigree. Most of the early continental cattle here did have some temperament problems but those breeds have done a lot towards improving that. Aside from saying we have an EPD for that I don’t think a lot of major Angus breeders have realistically addressed it. [/QUOTE]
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