Thinking about a new bull

[Aaron]

Thinking it's time for some new genetics, and I am curious what bulls at the upcoming Calgary Bull Sale, others would select. I've got a few lot numbers in mind already. Not all bulls are pictured, so go based on the ones that are. I think I will do this for a few other sales as well.

http://albertacattlebreeders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014cbsweb.pdf

 

[Hereford76]

Wonder when the last time a direct 23k sold there

 

[SRBeef]

Aaron, some good looking bulls there. Noticed they give a BW EPD but there are no CED EPDs shown which I am told is a better measure of calving ease. Don't you use CED up north?

Thanks for the link.

Jim

 

[Aaron]

Aaron, some good looking bulls there. Noticed they give a BW EPD but there are no CED EPDs shown which I am told is a better measure of calving ease. Don't you use CED up north?

Thanks for the link.

Jim

Yes, we use CED, but in the CBS catalog, and in most catalogs with a lot of bulls to sell, they try to keep it simple. A lot of commercial guys still focus on the 5 main traits.

 

[WalnutCrest]

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A lot of commercial guys still focus on the 5 main traits.

Five main traits?

Does he have balls?
Can he walk around for at least a little while before getting fatigued?
Does he have a black hide?
Does he act like he's going to require me to put in new fencing to keep him home?

I'm stumped ... what's the fifth trait? Maybe "He looks like he'll eat lots of grain."???

 

[Aaron]

Wonder when the last time a direct 23k sold there

I know the bull, but I've never been around his progeny or known anyone with them. Good/bad?

 

[Stocker Steve]

I saw a couple massive horned Herf bulls in Denver at the stock show. Do they typically have more rib and muscle than other English breeds, or was I just looking at unusual specimens?

 

[Hereford76]

The majority of those bulls probably go back to him. Just was kinda surprising to see a direct son in the sale.