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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 3930"><p>I know that name of this topic may sound confusing but I will try my best to explain it.</p><p></p><p>I was at a local cattle auction the other day in my home state of Wisconsin and I happened to watch the dairy cow auction and it really got me to thinking. Most of these dairy cows were not even 5 years old and were destined to be slaughtered. The reason, low milk productivity and old age. I know most farms specifically larger ones like 2 and 3 year olds or so I have heard.</p><p></p><p>I currently own 15 angus, herefords, and crosses and was thinking of buying some of these "worthless" cows. At least 5. Theres nothing wrong with them that a Vet couldnt fix and from what I hear and eaten, holstein beef is very lean and good tasting in my opinion. I would like to raise these mamma cows like I would with beef cows and not dairy cows.</p><p></p><p>Is it possible to raise dairy cows like holsteins as beef cows? Breed them to my beef bulls or AI with holstein bulls? Most dairy cows sent to auction have very small problems that dont fit the dairy way of life so why instead of being slaughtered be raised as a beef cow and have a longer and happier life than being slaughtered?</p><p></p><p>Thanks and have a good day. I really appreciate the help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 3930"] I know that name of this topic may sound confusing but I will try my best to explain it. I was at a local cattle auction the other day in my home state of Wisconsin and I happened to watch the dairy cow auction and it really got me to thinking. Most of these dairy cows were not even 5 years old and were destined to be slaughtered. The reason, low milk productivity and old age. I know most farms specifically larger ones like 2 and 3 year olds or so I have heard. I currently own 15 angus, herefords, and crosses and was thinking of buying some of these "worthless" cows. At least 5. Theres nothing wrong with them that a Vet couldnt fix and from what I hear and eaten, holstein beef is very lean and good tasting in my opinion. I would like to raise these mamma cows like I would with beef cows and not dairy cows. Is it possible to raise dairy cows like holsteins as beef cows? Breed them to my beef bulls or AI with holstein bulls? Most dairy cows sent to auction have very small problems that dont fit the dairy way of life so why instead of being slaughtered be raised as a beef cow and have a longer and happier life than being slaughtered? Thanks and have a good day. I really appreciate the help. [/QUOTE]
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