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<blockquote data-quote="Jessica06" data-source="post: 1021579" data-attributes="member: 5612"><p>Definitely go with cows if you are using a Brahman bull. In nearly all cases, using a Brahman bull on any type of heifer is suicide. When used in an F1 cross, the heterosis will make the calf heavier. As far as calving ease and birth weight go, it's usually a good idea to stay at or below breed average. Think curve benders! Low birth, high growth. And of course, don't pour a lot of really good feed to your cows in the third trimester. If you pick a bull that is good on his birthweight, use quality cows with good capacity and manage them correctly, you shouldn't have any problems.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jessica06, post: 1021579, member: 5612"] Definitely go with cows if you are using a Brahman bull. In nearly all cases, using a Brahman bull on any type of heifer is suicide. When used in an F1 cross, the heterosis will make the calf heavier. As far as calving ease and birth weight go, it's usually a good idea to stay at or below breed average. Think curve benders! Low birth, high growth. And of course, don't pour a lot of really good feed to your cows in the third trimester. If you pick a bull that is good on his birthweight, use quality cows with good capacity and manage them correctly, you shouldn't have any problems. [/QUOTE]
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