Rosielou
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Open to suggestions about new breeds. Right now we are using an Angus bull on a commercial herd with no specific breed, to us a cow that raises a great calf, milks good, is docile is a good momma cow despite the breed. We have used Limousin, Brangus, Charolais, and Beefmaster in the past so those are options. Lower birthweight for heifers, heat resistance, easy temperament, growth, milking, etc is a must. We are located in southwest Arkansas, so nearby is also a must. Typical commercial herd, we sell bull calves/steers at weaning, right now weaning weights are 500-600 lbs, which is pleasing. The reason we're thinking is because we have alot of his daughters in the herd so we do need to think ahead. Now the majority of the herd is mine, however, he still has a great deal of a say in it.
I'm leaning towards British White for their milking, heat resistance, quality carcass, temperament, ability to forage, maternal and small form. I do prefer bigger brangus type cows, but my grandfather likes the smaller type which is why we are leaning towards British White. The only problem is the color dock, which doesn't bother me alot, but still. Around here they'll probably be mistaken for longhorns, which is a big problem. We are waiting to sell this spring's calf crop and for the cows to be bred back before we sell the current bull, so it's going to be within the next two years or so before we do take to anything to action.
For the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions?
I have thought about British White, Red Angus, Tarentaise, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Charolais(my grandfather thinks this is a good option), etc.
I'm leaning towards British White for their milking, heat resistance, quality carcass, temperament, ability to forage, maternal and small form. I do prefer bigger brangus type cows, but my grandfather likes the smaller type which is why we are leaning towards British White. The only problem is the color dock, which doesn't bother me alot, but still. Around here they'll probably be mistaken for longhorns, which is a big problem. We are waiting to sell this spring's calf crop and for the cows to be bred back before we sell the current bull, so it's going to be within the next two years or so before we do take to anything to action.
For the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions?
I have thought about British White, Red Angus, Tarentaise, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Charolais(my grandfather thinks this is a good option), etc.