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<blockquote data-quote="gizmom" data-source="post: 1545257" data-attributes="member: 13402"><p>BR</p><p></p><p>I have studied it in my herd for a number of years, discussed my concerns with a number of animal scientists, and made an educated conclusion, I didn't say it was the right conclusion. We did adjust our sire selection, and have seen positive results. Heifers holding onto their calves longer, stronger and yes heavier calves, but not so heavy that we have had calving issues. People need to understand that there is a difference between low birth weight or BW EPD and CE. You can have more BW as long as your CE is good, I want to use a bull with at least a +6 CED. </p><p></p><p>Gizmom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gizmom, post: 1545257, member: 13402"] BR I have studied it in my herd for a number of years, discussed my concerns with a number of animal scientists, and made an educated conclusion, I didn’t say it was the right conclusion. We did adjust our sire selection, and have seen positive results. Heifers holding onto their calves longer, stronger and yes heavier calves, but not so heavy that we have had calving issues. People need to understand that there is a difference between low birth weight or BW EPD and CE. You can have more BW as long as your CE is good, I want to use a bull with at least a +6 CED. Gizmom [/QUOTE]
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