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<blockquote data-quote="clifflem" data-source="post: 149384" data-attributes="member: 89"><p>We have raised Shorthorns for almost 30 years and have had a lot of success with them. There is a wide variation of genetics within the breed and you have to find the cattle that fit your country and management systems. I have been impressed with how easy they are to handle and how they always weigh more than you think they will. </p><p>The cows are good mothers with a lot of milk and will wean big calves. The downside to this is that they will pull themselves down in body condition if they are not on a good level of nutrition, resulting in some problems breeding back.(Especially the 2-3 yr olds) We have had a lot of luck breeding them to different breeds of bulls also. The black Maine cattle cross extremely well if you want to put a club calf look on them and turn them black. The black crossbred calves always sell at the top of the market when we take them to the sale barn. </p><p>The negative things about the breed is that the roan and spotted calves don't usually bring as much a pound as the solid colored calves do, but usually the extra weight makes up the difference. Also, if you are considering using Shorthorns in your breeding program, find cattle that have been tested TH free. This has been a problem for while and the Association is addressing it and trying to help eleminate it from the breed. If you deal with reputable breeders, they will tell you if the animal is a possible carrier or not, and test them if you want them tested.</p><p>All and all I have a lot of respect for this breed of cattle and have seen several sets of 1/2 Shorthorn cows that were excellent cattle with a lot to offer as mother cows.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="clifflem, post: 149384, member: 89"] We have raised Shorthorns for almost 30 years and have had a lot of success with them. There is a wide variation of genetics within the breed and you have to find the cattle that fit your country and management systems. I have been impressed with how easy they are to handle and how they always weigh more than you think they will. The cows are good mothers with a lot of milk and will wean big calves. The downside to this is that they will pull themselves down in body condition if they are not on a good level of nutrition, resulting in some problems breeding back.(Especially the 2-3 yr olds) We have had a lot of luck breeding them to different breeds of bulls also. The black Maine cattle cross extremely well if you want to put a club calf look on them and turn them black. The black crossbred calves always sell at the top of the market when we take them to the sale barn. The negative things about the breed is that the roan and spotted calves don't usually bring as much a pound as the solid colored calves do, but usually the extra weight makes up the difference. Also, if you are considering using Shorthorns in your breeding program, find cattle that have been tested TH free. This has been a problem for while and the Association is addressing it and trying to help eleminate it from the breed. If you deal with reputable breeders, they will tell you if the animal is a possible carrier or not, and test them if you want them tested. All and all I have a lot of respect for this breed of cattle and have seen several sets of 1/2 Shorthorn cows that were excellent cattle with a lot to offer as mother cows. [/QUOTE]
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