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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 662830" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>Knersie,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your comment. I agree that I should mostly rely on the breeder's advice. I was fortunate to have found Jerry Huth. As you are probably aware there are bull breeders and there are bull breeders...</p><p></p><p>I have had cattle for a few years now. The only reason I bought a bull in the first place is that I was not happy with the quality/results I was getting from the rent-a-bull system my neighbor and I had been using. The question in my mind last year at this time was is the benefit if purchasing and maintaining my own bull year around worth the trouble and expense?</p><p></p><p>One cow's calf is only a small fraction of my herd, a bull's calves however are 50% of my herd! Or more if I retain any heifers. Judging by what I see so far, the answer to my question is a strong yes, it is worth purchasing your own bull even in my small operation.</p><p></p><p>When my vet and I worked the herd last week, including the calves, I was in the chute with the calves and got to check them out in VERY close quarters. Most of them are just amazing. I was in there with one 4 week old bull calf that weighed 185 lb and is strong, square, has a butt and scrotal size already at 4 weeks that I guess I will have to keep intact. He was also remarkably calm for his first time througgh the chute. I just could not bring myself to cut that one. A couple of the heifer calves look good, solid and square butt also for their age. </p><p></p><p>Yes, I will rely on Jerry's advice on future bull purchases. However I will also want to see the bull's EPD's! And I want to take a look at the bull too now that you folks are starting to educate me! Thank you. Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 662830, member: 7509"] Knersie, Thanks for your comment. I agree that I should mostly rely on the breeder's advice. I was fortunate to have found Jerry Huth. As you are probably aware there are bull breeders and there are bull breeders... I have had cattle for a few years now. The only reason I bought a bull in the first place is that I was not happy with the quality/results I was getting from the rent-a-bull system my neighbor and I had been using. The question in my mind last year at this time was is the benefit if purchasing and maintaining my own bull year around worth the trouble and expense? One cow's calf is only a small fraction of my herd, a bull's calves however are 50% of my herd! Or more if I retain any heifers. Judging by what I see so far, the answer to my question is a strong yes, it is worth purchasing your own bull even in my small operation. When my vet and I worked the herd last week, including the calves, I was in the chute with the calves and got to check them out in VERY close quarters. Most of them are just amazing. I was in there with one 4 week old bull calf that weighed 185 lb and is strong, square, has a butt and scrotal size already at 4 weeks that I guess I will have to keep intact. He was also remarkably calm for his first time througgh the chute. I just could not bring myself to cut that one. A couple of the heifer calves look good, solid and square butt also for their age. Yes, I will rely on Jerry's advice on future bull purchases. However I will also want to see the bull's EPD's! And I want to take a look at the bull too now that you folks are starting to educate me! Thank you. Jim [/QUOTE]
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