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<blockquote data-quote="cmf1" data-source="post: 689196" data-attributes="member: 6681"><p>OK,</p><p>So I'm breeding the genetics I want to get the traits I am most concerned with and am close.</p><p>This past year I introduce the genetics with the added bonus of low birth weight.</p><p>Last year I got close with 100 pound calves.</p><p>This year I'm close with a 70 pounder.</p><p>I now have to judge just how close I really am to what I'm shooting for.</p><p>How much more time do I give this 70 pounder to show me, than I gave the 100 pounder to show me last year, noting that I inflicted an advantage for my cow, but an early disadvantage upon him with my new low BW epd.</p><p></p><p>I don't even know if this applies to the bull calf mentioned here, but DOC's post made me think about considering acceptance of the actions that we impose on the herd. </p><p>The luxury of calving ease would probably have to be a trade out on early development of the calf. </p><p>If it starts out at 20%-30% less from day 1, does he get 20%-30% more time to show me he should keep his equipment?</p><p></p><p>Just asking.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cmf1, post: 689196, member: 6681"] OK, So I'm breeding the genetics I want to get the traits I am most concerned with and am close. This past year I introduce the genetics with the added bonus of low birth weight. Last year I got close with 100 pound calves. This year I'm close with a 70 pounder. I now have to judge just how close I really am to what I'm shooting for. How much more time do I give this 70 pounder to show me, than I gave the 100 pounder to show me last year, noting that I inflicted an advantage for my cow, but an early disadvantage upon him with my new low BW epd. I don't even know if this applies to the bull calf mentioned here, but DOC's post made me think about considering acceptance of the actions that we impose on the herd. The luxury of calving ease would probably have to be a trade out on early development of the calf. If it starts out at 20%-30% less from day 1, does he get 20%-30% more time to show me he should keep his equipment? Just asking. [/QUOTE]
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