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<blockquote data-quote="Jeanne - Simme Valley" data-source="post: 647878" data-attributes="member: 968"><p>Because of all the bad mouthing about rat-tail cattle, I googled it and could only come up with the above articles & some research papers. Basicly, they have LESS HAIR which makes them less hardy in cold climates.</p><p>With all the greys/silvers/chocolates I've had over 40 years, I think I may have had a couple that would be considered "rat-tailed". Never noticed any difference in performance. But, never had enough of them to really give an opinion one way or other. Haven't even had a diluted calf for several years, not that there's anything wrong with them either. Feedlot buyers like any excuse to "discount" their purchases. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeanne - Simme Valley, post: 647878, member: 968"] Because of all the bad mouthing about rat-tail cattle, I googled it and could only come up with the above articles & some research papers. Basicly, they have LESS HAIR which makes them less hardy in cold climates. With all the greys/silvers/chocolates I've had over 40 years, I think I may have had a couple that would be considered "rat-tailed". Never noticed any difference in performance. But, never had enough of them to really give an opinion one way or other. Haven't even had a diluted calf for several years, not that there's anything wrong with them either. Feedlot buyers like any excuse to "discount" their purchases. :) [/QUOTE]
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