Spot & Bubby
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Bossman handed me the 2025 Mushrush Production catalog when I got to work this morning. We turned 5 Mushrush bulls in with the red angus cows last year and have been blown away by the results... a whole crop of Copy and Paste calves. Mrs. Bossman is so pleased that she's decided to to get at least 3 more from the upcoming sale on the 21st, and they've asked for some input from me.
I'm excited about getting new bulls and about getting to participate in the selection, but I have some questions for those of you who have Mushrush SimAngus bulls or have used them via AI. Our prime data points for selection are "actual BW" and Docility.
My specific question regarding Docility is with the 1-5 rating. Can someone help me understand the rating? Most on the bulls are rated a "1" for most docile. There are a handful of "2"s and a couple of "3"s.
I would call a "1" a bell that is friendly, likes scratches and hand feedings. "2" would be calm in close quarters and not fight (real fight) with other bulls. "3" would be a bit more aggressive with other bulls, but not people and would not be an a-hole about loading, penning, etc. "4" a little to Squirly for comfort."5" would be a man-eater. Where does your bull land on this scale compared to the score indicated by Mushrush?
Also, I am familiar with some sires by name (Julian and Superman specifically), but not any dams. Does anyone have lineage recommendations?
Any other information that would be helpful in making a Mushrush selection?
Thanks in advance for your thoughtful and generous response.
I'm excited about getting new bulls and about getting to participate in the selection, but I have some questions for those of you who have Mushrush SimAngus bulls or have used them via AI. Our prime data points for selection are "actual BW" and Docility.
My specific question regarding Docility is with the 1-5 rating. Can someone help me understand the rating? Most on the bulls are rated a "1" for most docile. There are a handful of "2"s and a couple of "3"s.
I would call a "1" a bell that is friendly, likes scratches and hand feedings. "2" would be calm in close quarters and not fight (real fight) with other bulls. "3" would be a bit more aggressive with other bulls, but not people and would not be an a-hole about loading, penning, etc. "4" a little to Squirly for comfort."5" would be a man-eater. Where does your bull land on this scale compared to the score indicated by Mushrush?
Also, I am familiar with some sires by name (Julian and Superman specifically), but not any dams. Does anyone have lineage recommendations?
Any other information that would be helpful in making a Mushrush selection?
Thanks in advance for your thoughtful and generous response.