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<blockquote data-quote="highvoltagecattleco" data-source="post: 504296" data-attributes="member: 6225"><p>What part of the country are you in? When I got into the business of registered cows. I bought from two farms only. I could go see their cows, pick the owners for information and knowledge. EPDs are nice and a guide, but I would suggest buying by type. Buy cattle that look like what you want your herd to be. I am partial to a 6 frame cow that is almost as wide as tall. My opinion is; that people are just pushing EPDs and not producing good quality cattle. Too many fine boned, funnel butt, holstein looking cows and bulls. I do use EPDs as a guide. I'm not going to buy a cow or use a bull who's numbers are horrible. At the same time, if I like a cows look and her lineage. I will accept a high 20's WW. The bulls I choose to AI with are no less than a 40 on WW. The reason I ask about what part of the country your in. Is maybe someone can suggest a ranch to see. Most of the folks in this business are incredible. It doesn't matter how big or small. You can go to SAV, Woodhill and small farms and they will show you cows and bulls till you puke. They will talk with you and answer questions. If you buy cows you like and fit your ideals. You can tailor their EPDs, by making good decisions with the bulls you use. :welcome:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="highvoltagecattleco, post: 504296, member: 6225"] What part of the country are you in? When I got into the business of registered cows. I bought from two farms only. I could go see their cows, pick the owners for information and knowledge. EPDs are nice and a guide, but I would suggest buying by type. Buy cattle that look like what you want your herd to be. I am partial to a 6 frame cow that is almost as wide as tall. My opinion is; that people are just pushing EPDs and not producing good quality cattle. Too many fine boned, funnel butt, holstein looking cows and bulls. I do use EPDs as a guide. I'm not going to buy a cow or use a bull who's numbers are horrible. At the same time, if I like a cows look and her lineage. I will accept a high 20's WW. The bulls I choose to AI with are no less than a 40 on WW. The reason I ask about what part of the country your in. Is maybe someone can suggest a ranch to see. Most of the folks in this business are incredible. It doesn't matter how big or small. You can go to SAV, Woodhill and small farms and they will show you cows and bulls till you puke. They will talk with you and answer questions. If you buy cows you like and fit your ideals. You can tailor their EPDs, by making good decisions with the bulls you use. :welcome: [/QUOTE]
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