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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 3931"><p>Dairy farms don't sell good cows just because they are 5 years old. Those cows have problems like feet, udders, mastitis, they won't breed, or some other problem.</p><p></p><p>If you did buy one that didn't have serious problems, she would need special treatment to run as a beef cow. Holstiens are bred for milk production, and nutrition is closely monitored. On grass they will go down in condition without suppliment. Calves from them will be worth less because they will show dairy qualities, narrow backs and poor feed conversion.</p><p></p><p>Spend the money on beef cows, buy better quality cows, not someone's problems. The extra money they cost will be returned in better calves, bringing better money.</p><p></p><p>Jason Trowbridge Southern Angus Farms Alberta Canada</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:trow@bigfoot.com">trow@bigfoot.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 3931"] Dairy farms don't sell good cows just because they are 5 years old. Those cows have problems like feet, udders, mastitis, they won't breed, or some other problem. If you did buy one that didn't have serious problems, she would need special treatment to run as a beef cow. Holstiens are bred for milk production, and nutrition is closely monitored. On grass they will go down in condition without suppliment. Calves from them will be worth less because they will show dairy qualities, narrow backs and poor feed conversion. Spend the money on beef cows, buy better quality cows, not someone's problems. The extra money they cost will be returned in better calves, bringing better money. Jason Trowbridge Southern Angus Farms Alberta Canada [email=trow@bigfoot.com]trow@bigfoot.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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