Jeff, I think you make an excellent point. Would I be somewhat correct by saying, "It is not the breed, but genetics within a breed, in this case for calving easy, that significantly influences easy calving tendencies for heifers as well as cows. I have friends that breed hiefers to Waygu for calving easy, and my reply is that within that breed you could get a high birth weight bull that could contribute to problems.
> I have used black Simmentals
> exclusively for the past 15 years.
> We use AI sires from GENEX/CRI,
> and have not pulled a calf for
> several years, heifers included.
> The calves grow well, are docile,
> and are well accepted by the
> buyers. I use a lot of Fortune
> 500, Lucky Break, Mr. MT, and am
> very satisfied with all of them.
> Drop me an E-mail, and I'll try to
> send you some pics. jhm47
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