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<blockquote data-quote="thatdoggJake" data-source="post: 742509" data-attributes="member: 13656"><p>thanks for the responses. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>To be a little more clear. From the start I really didn't feel it would make a difference putting a show bull on my herd or a bigger commercial bull. Here is the story of what got my mind thinking...</p><p></p><p>I bought the herd from an older man in his late 70's. He had a couple of big charolias bulls on the cows that throw big, but very leggy calfs. I sold two of the large commercial bulls and bought a very good smaller frame black bull that has thrown some very good show steers. I plan on buying another in October. His thoughts were that I made a very bad mistake and the wean weights will be lower on the bull that I bought as compared to the bull I got rid of. But, my thinking was that the calfs would have less leg under them, but have much more across the top and wider in the back. </p><p></p><p>In the other ear I'm being guided by the person who helped me buy and raise my show steers for all the years I used to show. He doesn't think it would make much of a difference at weaning time, but then again he wants me to make sure I'm doing what's best for me (or at least what I think is best for me and what is going to be most profitable) and does not argue that the elder man knows what he is talking about, considering he has been in the cattle business longer than most people have been alive. </p><p></p><p>I always get good feedback here and just wanted to lay it out for ya'll.</p><p></p><p>I have 3 bulls left total. Two were in the orginal deal and one was bought later. Right now I have 65 cows and 32 calves on the ground with more on the way this spring.</p><p></p><p>Thanks!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thatdoggJake, post: 742509, member: 13656"] thanks for the responses. :D To be a little more clear. From the start I really didn't feel it would make a difference putting a show bull on my herd or a bigger commercial bull. Here is the story of what got my mind thinking... I bought the herd from an older man in his late 70's. He had a couple of big charolias bulls on the cows that throw big, but very leggy calfs. I sold two of the large commercial bulls and bought a very good smaller frame black bull that has thrown some very good show steers. I plan on buying another in October. His thoughts were that I made a very bad mistake and the wean weights will be lower on the bull that I bought as compared to the bull I got rid of. But, my thinking was that the calfs would have less leg under them, but have much more across the top and wider in the back. In the other ear I'm being guided by the person who helped me buy and raise my show steers for all the years I used to show. He doesn't think it would make much of a difference at weaning time, but then again he wants me to make sure I'm doing what's best for me (or at least what I think is best for me and what is going to be most profitable) and does not argue that the elder man knows what he is talking about, considering he has been in the cattle business longer than most people have been alive. I always get good feedback here and just wanted to lay it out for ya'll. I have 3 bulls left total. Two were in the orginal deal and one was bought later. Right now I have 65 cows and 32 calves on the ground with more on the way this spring. Thanks!!!! [/QUOTE]
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