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Re: What would be the best bull for Hereford cows?
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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 3475"><p>Just to throw one more breed into the mix I would suggest that you check out the saler breed. As a rule they excel at calving ease and will produce a significantly larger feeder animal at weaning than the average Angus bull and the heifers make excellent replacements. Again as a rule, they will not be as good in the marbling (fat in the meat that makes it more tender) department, however, but this is not real important unless you will be feeding out your calves to slaughter weight and selling them on a carcass premium grid.<br>I say this because I am guessing that you will be marketing the calves produced at the local sale barn where the price you receive is set mostly by the total weight of the calves with small primiums for breeds like angus. It has been proven by a number of studies however, that at this level the largest calves bring the most return regardless of breed. Some will tell you that you can get the same size calves from a high growth angus bull as with salers or other high growth breeds, but to do this you will spend a lot of money on the bull or will have to give up calving ease leading to much larger birthweight calves which could lead to problems at calving possibly resulting in having to pull calves and babysit your cows at calving time. <p>Just a couple of things to think about when making your selection. One site to check out would be GGT Salers at <a href="http://www.ggtcattle.com" target="_blank">http://www.ggtcattle.com</a>. They are in Kansas and are home to the most popular Saler bull "Chuckwagon" in the breed today. Most likely the price of their bulls will be significantly higher than the $1000 you have mentioned by then can put you in contact with a breeder who uses their genetics and has good bulls in your price range. If you have any more ? feel free to drop me a line.<p>p.s. I am not affiliated with GGT salers but am starting a saler herd in Colorado and in researching breeding stock for myself, I have been very impressed with what they have produced </p><p><br></p><p><br><hr size=4 width=75%><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:snefstead@conagrabeef.com">snefstead@conagrabeef.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 3475"] Just to throw one more breed into the mix I would suggest that you check out the saler breed. As a rule they excel at calving ease and will produce a significantly larger feeder animal at weaning than the average Angus bull and the heifers make excellent replacements. Again as a rule, they will not be as good in the marbling (fat in the meat that makes it more tender) department, however, but this is not real important unless you will be feeding out your calves to slaughter weight and selling them on a carcass premium grid.<br>I say this because I am guessing that you will be marketing the calves produced at the local sale barn where the price you receive is set mostly by the total weight of the calves with small primiums for breeds like angus. It has been proven by a number of studies however, that at this level the largest calves bring the most return regardless of breed. Some will tell you that you can get the same size calves from a high growth angus bull as with salers or other high growth breeds, but to do this you will spend a lot of money on the bull or will have to give up calving ease leading to much larger birthweight calves which could lead to problems at calving possibly resulting in having to pull calves and babysit your cows at calving time. <p>Just a couple of things to think about when making your selection. One site to check out would be GGT Salers at [url=http://www.ggtcattle.com]http://www.ggtcattle.com[/url]. They are in Kansas and are home to the most popular Saler bull "Chuckwagon" in the breed today. Most likely the price of their bulls will be significantly higher than the $1000 you have mentioned by then can put you in contact with a breeder who uses their genetics and has good bulls in your price range. If you have any more ? feel free to drop me a line.<p>p.s. I am not affiliated with GGT salers but am starting a saler herd in Colorado and in researching breeding stock for myself, I have been very impressed with what they have produced <br> <br><hr size=4 width=75%><p> [email=snefstead@conagrabeef.com]snefstead@conagrabeef.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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