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<blockquote data-quote="gman4691" data-source="post: 1848180" data-attributes="member: 43107"><p>I'm curious about holding one or more of this year's heifers for replacements. I kept five from last year's crop but they were from a different bull. I've heard some say inbreeding with the first generation is probably pretty safe but beyond that, you stand more of a chance of having undesirable traits showing up. I would rather replace from my own herd as I have some excellent mama cows with good traits and a proven track record. I have three little heifers right now. What are the pros and cons of keeping some (or all 3)? I will still have their sire when they reach breeding age so inbreeding will be unavoidable. I don't mind taking care of them until they reach calving age. Or would I be better off treating them like the steers and taking to sell? I do have some cows (at least one - but she had a nice calf this year) that are getting a little old. The ones I kept from last year were kept as replacements for an old cow, a barren cow, and some psychopaths that I've sold over the last couple of years. If I decide to sell the heifers, I will give them the same Ralgro treatment as the steers. Don't want to give them Ralgro if I decide to keep one or more for breeding. More concerned with what inbreeding will do to the overall genetic quality of the herd. Some of you folks seem to know this genetic stuff pretty good. Please bear in mind, trying to learn about genetics gives me a headache and I haven't made much headway, so respond as if you are responding to a 6th grader. lol We don't do AI or pure breeds - just a herd of mixed breed (mostly brangus with some charolais) cow/calf operation with a full time registered brangus bull. Thoughts? Input appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gman4691, post: 1848180, member: 43107"] I'm curious about holding one or more of this year's heifers for replacements. I kept five from last year's crop but they were from a different bull. I've heard some say inbreeding with the first generation is probably pretty safe but beyond that, you stand more of a chance of having undesirable traits showing up. I would rather replace from my own herd as I have some excellent mama cows with good traits and a proven track record. I have three little heifers right now. What are the pros and cons of keeping some (or all 3)? I will still have their sire when they reach breeding age so inbreeding will be unavoidable. I don't mind taking care of them until they reach calving age. Or would I be better off treating them like the steers and taking to sell? I do have some cows (at least one - but she had a nice calf this year) that are getting a little old. The ones I kept from last year were kept as replacements for an old cow, a barren cow, and some psychopaths that I've sold over the last couple of years. If I decide to sell the heifers, I will give them the same Ralgro treatment as the steers. Don't want to give them Ralgro if I decide to keep one or more for breeding. More concerned with what inbreeding will do to the overall genetic quality of the herd. Some of you folks seem to know this genetic stuff pretty good. Please bear in mind, trying to learn about genetics gives me a headache and I haven't made much headway, so respond as if you are responding to a 6th grader. lol We don't do AI or pure breeds - just a herd of mixed breed (mostly brangus with some charolais) cow/calf operation with a full time registered brangus bull. Thoughts? Input appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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