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<blockquote data-quote="UG" data-source="post: 229233" data-attributes="member: 714"><p>Though I haven't tried any of Kit's genetics I've followed his program closely over the past six years. </p><p></p><p>Five years ago he was one of only a handful of people talking about optimizing profits rather maximizing production (i.e. heavier weaning weights, more milk, etc.). I've applied much of this thinking into our herd and am benefiting from the changes. </p><p></p><p>However, like others have commented, I think he is taking his philosophy a little too far. I also have concerns that he rarely discusses in his emails, newsletters, or his website how well Pharo sired cattle perform in the feedlot or on the rail. He seems to have the same philosophy that most producers had 20+ years ago in which there was little regard for how the product performed down the "supply chain" to the feeder, packer, and ultimate consumer. This is unfortunate. In my opinion, for our industry to stay competitive with the more integrated swine and poultry industries, all segments in the beef industry need to work cooperatively to ensure that we are producing a product that will work for all segments; especially the person eating the steak.</p><p></p><p>I've also heard from a couple folks in CO and NE that there are some feeders who won't bid on lots of feeders if they know that the calves are Pharo influenced calves. Apparently some feeders have the concern that Pharo calves don't perform as well in the feedlot and possibly don't pay as well on the grid.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UG, post: 229233, member: 714"] Though I haven't tried any of Kit's genetics I've followed his program closely over the past six years. Five years ago he was one of only a handful of people talking about optimizing profits rather maximizing production (i.e. heavier weaning weights, more milk, etc.). I've applied much of this thinking into our herd and am benefiting from the changes. However, like others have commented, I think he is taking his philosophy a little too far. I also have concerns that he rarely discusses in his emails, newsletters, or his website how well Pharo sired cattle perform in the feedlot or on the rail. He seems to have the same philosophy that most producers had 20+ years ago in which there was little regard for how the product performed down the "supply chain" to the feeder, packer, and ultimate consumer. This is unfortunate. In my opinion, for our industry to stay competitive with the more integrated swine and poultry industries, all segments in the beef industry need to work cooperatively to ensure that we are producing a product that will work for all segments; especially the person eating the steak. I've also heard from a couple folks in CO and NE that there are some feeders who won't bid on lots of feeders if they know that the calves are Pharo influenced calves. Apparently some feeders have the concern that Pharo calves don't perform as well in the feedlot and possibly don't pay as well on the grid. [/QUOTE]
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