What to breed this heifer to?

[Angus Cattle Shower]

I have an angus heifer(non-registered) and I want to breed her to either a Maine Anjou, or a shorthorn. The calf would most likely be shown at some local fairs, and a couple of regional shows.

 

[certherfbeef]

The Maine bull I like for replacements(maternal) is TLM Bouncer 152L.
http://onlinebullstud.com/Maine/TLM Bouncer.html Use him on that heifer and sleep easy.

I really fancy the shorthorn bull called The Bookie. But I can't recomend him for heifers. I havn't used him and havn't seen too many calves out of him.
http://onlinebullstud.com/Shorthorn/The Bookie.html

But in my opinion, for a shorty heifer sire and some maternal, go with Gizmo.
http://www.bakenhusshorthorns.com/herdsires/elbee.htm

 

[Angus Cattle Shower]

http://www.primetimecattle.com/angus-show-cattle/2003-pages/images/EILEEN-307.jpg
Here is one that looks identical to her!!
certherfbeef, did you vote?
Now Shorthorn is in the lead! 2 votes(not mine) for shorthorn! None for Maine Anjou. ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

 

[certherfbeef]

Nope sorry I didn't vote the first time. But I'll put mine in for the Maine if you use Bouncer.

 

[Angus Cattle Shower]

Has anyone ever heard of Ar Su Lu Kool? How's he for heifers?

 

[certherfbeef]

I wouldn't suggest Kool on heifers. The calves come thick and hairy. He is also a TH carrier. But you won't have to worry about that with the cross breeding.

 

[Angus Cattle Shower]

Nope sorry I didn't vote the first time. But I'll put mine in for the Maine if you use Bouncer.

How would I get some of his semen? I am located in Southern Saskatchewan, and we have some older shorthorn semen, and possibly maine semen in our ai tank. How do I order his semen?

 

[Angus Cattle Shower]

What about Shadybrook OPTIMUM 75F?
Here is a link to his epd's.
http://www.semex.com/semex.cgi?lang=en&beef=view&breed=SH&view=108&sid=11091063965A

 

[Angus Cattle Shower]

How about the Maine bull, DJ Bulls Eye B474? Or Tandon's Touchdown 3G?

 

[certherfbeef]

How would I get some of his semen? I am located in Southern Saskatchewan, and we have some older shorthorn semen, and possibly maine semen in our ai tank. How do I order his semen?

You'll just have to contact the studs and see if he is approved to ship to Canada. I don't know anything about the other bulls you listed. Not into the maine breed except for Bouncer.

 

[TheBullLady]

Well dang it, I voted for the Maine! Maine x Angus cross calves do very well in the show ring here in Texas.

With Shorthorn I would think you risk getting spots or roaning.. depending on the bull of course.

 

[Subsoil]

I voted Maine. Unless you're going to stay purebred, there is no reason to cross british with british. Ideal carcass comes from a calf with no more than 75% britsh blood and no more than 75% exotic blood. The Maine will give you a 50/50 F1.

My question is, if you are an "AngusCattleShower", why not breed her angus and keep competing in the Angus shows (assuming you want to show the offspring).

If you're wanting to show into the commerical/cross bred categories, you'll want the maine influence in the calves.

If you're just going to market the offsping commercially at the local sale barn, once again, get some exotic blood in the calves.

Can't come up with one good reason to breed shorthorn no matter how long I type. However, from what I hear about the shorthorn breeds appendix program, maybe you could show the offspring in a shorthorn show even if they're 1/2 angus.

 

[SF]

I have an angus heifer(non-registered) and I want to breed her to either a Maine Anjou, or a shorthorn. The calf would most likely be shown at some local fairs, and a couple of regional shows.

Maine.

 

[AAOK]

If your Angus heifer is deep bodied, especially through the flank, think about breeding to Witch Dr. or Habanero. Both are fine (BW.) for heifers, and both have a proven track record for producing high quality Show Calves with Angus cows.

 

[Angus Cattle Shower]

Subsoil,
I would like to produce quality club calves.
What is wrong with the roaning? Is there a disadvantage?

 

[Australian Cattleman]

Maine An Jou are very good cattle to cross with. Seen some very good Brahmaine calves here in Australia in the past. Not many Maine breeders here now compared to about ten years ago.
Colin

 

[certherfbeef]

What is wrong with the roaning? Is there a disadvantage?

Nothing wrong with roaning. Some folks like me like a little chrome on their cattle. Some folks don't. All a matter of personal preference.

 

[ga. prime]

A Shorthorn breeder here in Ga. told me blue roans (resulting from angusxred roan shorthorn) were in high demand for club calves.

 

[Angus Cattle Shower]

Are there any Maine or Shorthorn heifer bulls bulls with semex or Universal Genetics?
http://www.semex.com
http://www.unigen.com

 

[Ferdinand D Bull]

Maine