simangus

[cowgirl_jenna]

Ok, I need some advice. I would like to cross some of our Angus cows with Simmental this year. My question is, where do I start. Would I be better to cross them with a purebred Simmental bull or a simangus(5/8sim and 3/8angus). I also have some Angus cows with some Hereford in them, would I gain anything with using some Simmental on them. Thanks for any ideas!!
Jenna

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

I'd go with a purebred Simmental.

 

[sim.-ang.king]

Always use a purebred bull when making crosses.

 

[Lazy M]

I'd go with the SimAngus because I'd rather have a greater percentage angus calf.

 

[sim.-ang.king]

Heterosis is going to be higher using purebreds from Two different breeds, specially Continental on English. Sim-Ang on Angus is going to be lower than Sim on Ang, and for the ones with hereford mixed in it's going to be through the roof. Also it makes it easier to add in a third breed for the next breeding.
But it really depends what you want.

 

[Son of Butch]

I would always go for the F1 offspring whenever possible. Purebred Simmental bull on all would be a no brainer to me.

 

[FlyingLSimmentals]

I agree I'd go with a Purebred Simmental.