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<blockquote data-quote="DiamondSCattleCo" data-source="post: 220921" data-attributes="member: 2862"><p>1) The Shorthorn breed, like many others, will have a wild variance on how easy keeping they are. As a VERY general rule of thumb, Shorthorns are easier keeping than most breeds. As an example, the bull I just bought serviced 35 cows on open range last year, with poor grass, and still gained 1.5 lbs/day with no open cows. Its not uncommon to see 2 lbs/day growth on Shorthorn bulls who are grassed only and not servicing cows.</p><p></p><p>My own operation, I expect a yearling bull to gain weight, at least 1.5lbs/day on pasture when he's servicing cows (minimum 30 cows, but I'm going to adjust that upwards to 35 and eventually 40). A 2yr old/mature bull is expected to service at least 50 cows, and maintain his shape with ease.</p><p></p><p>Be careful when buying that you're not getting some of those flanky, pencil gutted show animals that I've seen around. They may look flashy, but they won't perform. Stick with high volume animals, with good depth and thickness. You'll have a tougher time finding heavy hind ends, but they're out there.</p><p></p><p>2) If you snoop this board (Breeds), there have been at least 4 threads in the last couple months with some nice mature Shorthorn bulls and at least a couple cow shots. The solid colored animals are easy to find as they are the most common. Whites, at least good whites, are tough to track down. And there are getting to be more and more good roans all the time.</p><p></p><p>Rod</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DiamondSCattleCo, post: 220921, member: 2862"] 1) The Shorthorn breed, like many others, will have a wild variance on how easy keeping they are. As a VERY general rule of thumb, Shorthorns are easier keeping than most breeds. As an example, the bull I just bought serviced 35 cows on open range last year, with poor grass, and still gained 1.5 lbs/day with no open cows. Its not uncommon to see 2 lbs/day growth on Shorthorn bulls who are grassed only and not servicing cows. My own operation, I expect a yearling bull to gain weight, at least 1.5lbs/day on pasture when he's servicing cows (minimum 30 cows, but I'm going to adjust that upwards to 35 and eventually 40). A 2yr old/mature bull is expected to service at least 50 cows, and maintain his shape with ease. Be careful when buying that you're not getting some of those flanky, pencil gutted show animals that I've seen around. They may look flashy, but they won't perform. Stick with high volume animals, with good depth and thickness. You'll have a tougher time finding heavy hind ends, but they're out there. 2) If you snoop this board (Breeds), there have been at least 4 threads in the last couple months with some nice mature Shorthorn bulls and at least a couple cow shots. The solid colored animals are easy to find as they are the most common. Whites, at least good whites, are tough to track down. And there are getting to be more and more good roans all the time. Rod [/QUOTE]
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