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<blockquote data-quote="cross_7" data-source="post: 876971" data-attributes="member: 8382"><p>another post got me to thinking about the types of cattle we raise.</p><p>i started not to post this because i'm afraid it will turn into a "what breeds best" argument, but i'll try it anyway.</p><p>most people have cows that fit their environment and bulls that put on the most pounds with no regards to the quality of beef.</p><p>if we're not using any type of carcass epd or getting any carcass data back on your calves then you have no idea if your raising prime beef or mcdonalds hamburgers.</p><p>if you watch superior sales you know certain reputation ranches cattle always bring more due to the quality of the cattle.</p><p>lots of ranchers retain ownership and raise cattle based on the results, but i hear people say things like so and so crosses are sure good. </p><p>they may look good but are good beef ?</p><p>some people say i get paid by the pound so i'm not breeding for carcass quality but for pounds and dollars in my pocket.</p><p>at what point does the packer say no more ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cross_7, post: 876971, member: 8382"] another post got me to thinking about the types of cattle we raise. i started not to post this because i'm afraid it will turn into a "what breeds best" argument, but i'll try it anyway. most people have cows that fit their environment and bulls that put on the most pounds with no regards to the quality of beef. if we're not using any type of carcass epd or getting any carcass data back on your calves then you have no idea if your raising prime beef or mcdonalds hamburgers. if you watch superior sales you know certain reputation ranches cattle always bring more due to the quality of the cattle. lots of ranchers retain ownership and raise cattle based on the results, but i hear people say things like so and so crosses are sure good. they may look good but are good beef ? some people say i get paid by the pound so i'm not breeding for carcass quality but for pounds and dollars in my pocket. at what point does the packer say no more ? [/QUOTE]
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