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<blockquote data-quote="simme" data-source="post: 1742713" data-attributes="member: 40418"><p>Things that affect weaning weight:</p><p>Similar to weight in people.</p><p>Cow and bull genetics.</p><p>Nutrition and management.</p><p>You don't have to have the biggest cows or bull. But need them with some growth in them. Some breeds have more growth than others. Some animals in a breed have more growth than others. Heterosis will produce higher growth and weight. Use a good Charolais bull and generally get more ww. A 1200# three year old bull that weaned at 450# is probably not a good choice regardless of breed. Cow needs some milk to get a good weaning weight. Too much milk can be bad like too little. </p><p>Nutrition and management, overstocked pastures will negatively affect weaning weights. Need enough good forage to supplement the milk to get good ww. Consistency in the cow herd leads to consistency in the calves and allows you to manage for weaning weight.</p><p>Creep feed, unless you are a seedstock producer selling high dollar calves, be careful with creep feed. You can get carried away with creep feed and end up spending money and affect your profit.</p><p>So, good consistent genetics with some growth ability and adequate nutrition are my vote.</p><p>A lot depends on the location and environment. 600# may be a lofty goal some places and may be just average in other places. Achievable almost anywhere, but may not be most efficient or profitable.</p><p></p><p>Just my thoughts</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="simme, post: 1742713, member: 40418"] Things that affect weaning weight: Similar to weight in people. Cow and bull genetics. Nutrition and management. You don't have to have the biggest cows or bull. But need them with some growth in them. Some breeds have more growth than others. Some animals in a breed have more growth than others. Heterosis will produce higher growth and weight. Use a good Charolais bull and generally get more ww. A 1200# three year old bull that weaned at 450# is probably not a good choice regardless of breed. Cow needs some milk to get a good weaning weight. Too much milk can be bad like too little. Nutrition and management, overstocked pastures will negatively affect weaning weights. Need enough good forage to supplement the milk to get good ww. Consistency in the cow herd leads to consistency in the calves and allows you to manage for weaning weight. Creep feed, unless you are a seedstock producer selling high dollar calves, be careful with creep feed. You can get carried away with creep feed and end up spending money and affect your profit. So, good consistent genetics with some growth ability and adequate nutrition are my vote. A lot depends on the location and environment. 600# may be a lofty goal some places and may be just average in other places. Achievable almost anywhere, but may not be most efficient or profitable. Just my thoughts [/QUOTE]
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