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<blockquote data-quote="KNERSIE" data-source="post: 402721" data-attributes="member: 4353"><p>This was claimed to be the case years ago and probably was indeed so. Most horned breeders still use this type of propaganda trying to sell horned bulls. I am not against horned cattle and the only two reasons I breed polled is because I hate dehorning and the market for polled bulls are better. </p><p></p><p>I went on a trip last year to all the prominent breeders (both polled and horned) in the southern half of the country in search or possible AI sires. I have spoken to many breeders claiming the same as the guy you mentioned. The hard facts is that I couldn't see it and when I showed them photos of the bulls that are supposed to have no rear ends they had to agree that they didn't have bulls that could match the rear ends of some of the polled bulls. The same goes for udders and milk.</p><p></p><p>At the moment there is very little difference between the two strains of the SAME breed, we should all market the good traits of herefords regardless of polled or horned. Its just a matter of personal choice. I am sure for every polled buttless, gutless and milkless herd you'll find you will find the same buttless, gutless, milkless herd of horned herefords. Quality breeders improve their breed, not just accept its faults and continue with the status quo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KNERSIE, post: 402721, member: 4353"] This was claimed to be the case years ago and probably was indeed so. Most horned breeders still use this type of propaganda trying to sell horned bulls. I am not against horned cattle and the only two reasons I breed polled is because I hate dehorning and the market for polled bulls are better. I went on a trip last year to all the prominent breeders (both polled and horned) in the southern half of the country in search or possible AI sires. I have spoken to many breeders claiming the same as the guy you mentioned. The hard facts is that I couldn't see it and when I showed them photos of the bulls that are supposed to have no rear ends they had to agree that they didn't have bulls that could match the rear ends of some of the polled bulls. The same goes for udders and milk. At the moment there is very little difference between the two strains of the SAME breed, we should all market the good traits of herefords regardless of polled or horned. Its just a matter of personal choice. I am sure for every polled buttless, gutless and milkless herd you'll find you will find the same buttless, gutless, milkless herd of horned herefords. Quality breeders improve their breed, not just accept its faults and continue with the status quo. [/QUOTE]
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