Nesikep":1nqegarx said:a quality animal for a beef operation is one that reliably makes a good calf year after year.. it doesn't matter what they look like. Seedstock is a totally different story.. length, depth, topline, udder, shoulders, head, etc are all important.
Couldn't agree more! Irma was butt ugly with a nappy coat & stubby ears but that girl calved like clockwork, always one of the first & a great bag, produced strong, healthy calves & her heifers (amazingly/thankfully good looking) have all followed suit.