Watusi / genetics

[mpassmore85]

Was thinking about using a watusi bull on some pet cows we have (longhorn and corriente)

Wondering genetically if watusi would be dominant or if it would be a normal split?

Only debating as I found a really nice bull

 

[WalnutCrest]

Have you asked the bull seller what their experience has been with his genetics on those types of cows?

 

[Muddy]

Most Watusi crosses I seen are usually dominant with Watusi horns.

 

[mpassmore85]

I was wondering about color. If they are breeding to longhorn/corriente 1/2 watusi base is great for horns.

The breeder doesn't know. She imported 8 for pets and has a herd and only breeding them.

She said she imported from Sudan

 

[Caustic Burno]

I was wondering about color. If they are breeding to longhorn/corriente 1/2 watusi base is great for horns.

The breeder doesn't know. She imported 8 for pets and has a herd and only breeding them.

She said she imported from Sudan

They have to have an Association you can contact.
I wouldn't have a clue as I have only seen a half dozen in my life.
Those were pasture ornaments.

 

[cowgirl8]

Their horns, skulls will be worth more than their body...

 

[mpassmore85]

Horn base is about like my thigh and I am not small lol. Besides I'm too much of a hippy to sell something for its skull.

 

[Muddy]

Is the Watusi bull has a swedish pattern color? That color pattern is very dominant, even a black bull won't knock the swedish pattern off.

 

[mpassmore85]

The bull is solid red. Actually very nice confirmation like a limo

 

[Muddy]

The bull is solid red. Actually very nice confirmation like a limo

I've seen few nice red watusi that has more beef than most longhorns. I don't see any reason why you can't use him on your pet cows.

 

[mpassmore85]

Sweet. Was concerned about color mainly. Horn base definitely isn't helpful though

 

[Muddy]

I think you will be fine, solid red watusi doesn't throws crazy colors.