Whats The Next Breed?

[vs_cattle]

( Charolais had there time, Polled Herefords had some time, many others, today it is Black Angus due to many reasons data bases and so on)
What breed is gonna go to the top and why

 

[rattler]

vs IMO i think gelbvieh will make a run to for the top.Alway's been some good looking gleb's around here but now we see lot's in our area makeing a swich to gelb cattle getting mussle and hind quarters out of gelb's red and black overall just dang fine cattle.

rattler

 

[LaneFarms]

I second rattler, I think Gelbvieh's will come to the front.

 

[Simmishowchick]

I think Simmie's are comin and are comin strong. They are using them in crossbreds and purebred cattle operations and they are becoming very useful in many different situations.

 

[*Cowgirl*]

Chis ;-)

 

[Ryan]

I think Red Angus. Have many great qualities, the name helps and a herd of red cows is very versatile. You can breed them to get red, black, red baldy, or tan calves.

 

[Caustic Burno]

( Charolais had there time, Polled Herefords had some time, many others, today it is Black Angus due to many reasons data bases and so on)
What breed is gonna go to the top and why

It will be were the money is and who is pushing the shows and the cattlemen will follow the piper.

There are three essential breeds to the US beef industry that will always perform thats the Hereford Angus and Brammer.

IMO the best cow out there is a Brangus if they could get the attitude problems culled.

 

[Shorthornguy]

Durham Red which is a Shorthorn x Red Angus

 

[ALACOWMAN]

( Charolais had there time, Polled Herefords had some time, many others, today it is Black Angus due to many reasons data bases and so on)
What breed is gonna go to the top and why

It will be were the money is and who is pushing the shows and the cattlemen will follow the piper.

There are three essential breeds to the US beef industry that will always perform thats the Hereford Angus and Brammer.

IMO the best cow out there is a Brangus if they could get the attitude problems culled.

your right brangus are good moma's alot of the attitudes come from poor handling. but culling those outfits for attitude alone gonna be a challange.they are a cowmans cattle. not pets ;-)

 

[Caustic Burno]

( Charolais had there time, Polled Herefords had some time, many others, today it is Black Angus due to many reasons data bases and so on)
What breed is gonna go to the top and why

It will be were the money is and who is pushing the shows and the cattlemen will follow the piper.

There are three essential breeds to the US beef industry that will always perform thats the Hereford Angus and Brammer.

IMO the best cow out there is a Brangus if they could get the attitude problems culled.

your right brangus are good moma's alot of the attitudes come from poor handling. but culling those outfits for attitude alone gonna be a challange.they are a cowmans cattle. not pets ;-)

You are right as my girls can sure raise a calf, the problem is one gets hot and the whole bunch is hot.

 

[birdog]

Your right about that caustic. You can build a fire in a hurry with them. I cross Beefmasters on mine and really like the attitude adjustment.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Your right about that caustic. You can build a fire in a hurry with them. I cross Beefmasters on mine and really like the attitude adjustment.

I got one old Brangus girl that is dog gentle you can lead her in a trailer by her ear. She is the most productive and profitable cow on this place right now and she has never had a heifer. She raises the biggest calves keeps body condition and is a big cow 1400 lb's. She has produced calves on average of 11 months apart.
I have seen very few cows that I would retain a calf from as it is a loser to raise a heifer. But I would her's.

 

[UG]

I hope you folks that said Gelbvieh are correct since we raise em.

I think many larger commercial producers are starting to look at structured crossbreeding programs, comparable to what the swine industry has been doing for 20+ years. In the swine industry they use specific breeds/hybrids for the maternal (i.e. Yorks and Landrace) and terminal (Durocs and Hamps) sides of the equation.

So, in the beef industry producers will use specific crossbred cows:
-in the higher rainfall areas (Midwest & upper southeast) they'll use SimAngus or Balancers
-in the south it may be a Tigerstripe, Angus/Brahma F1, etc.
-and in the lower rainfall areas (OK, CO, WY, etc.) it may be a black or red baldy.

On the terminal side they'll use high growth, muscular bulls. Consequently, I think Charolais will gain much of this market. And for producers who are wanting black calves they'll use high growth, black Limmy's, Simmy's, Gelbviehs, or Chi bulls.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

ive seen folks chase fads and change bulls according to the latest trend. and wind up with a bunch of mongrels. there is alot of good beef breeds out there pick one and go with it. if you are a commercial man pick two that compliment each other and make a great F1

 

[elwapo]

The worst thing that can happen to a breed is for it to become too popular! You start to get money people with no cattle smarts jumping in and screwing the breed up. I pray that my breed remains moderately popular so real cattlemen can make a living.

 

[MikeC]

The worst thing that can happen to a breed is for it to become too popular! You start to get money people with no cattle smarts jumping in and screwing the breed up. I pray that my breed remains moderately popular so real cattlemen can make a living.

Very well said. I've got two seedstock producers in my area that have jumped on the Popular breed and don't know anymore about cattle than my grandaughter.

One of them blew the feet and toes off about 50 bulls a few years ago. You should have heard the excuses. :lol:

 

[vs_cattle]

Mike

Very well said. I've got two seedstock producers in my area that have jumped on the Popular breed and don't know anymore about cattle than my grandaughter.

One of them blew the feet and toes off about 50 bulls a few years ago. You should have heard the excuses. [/quote

What Breed Is This And What Was The Excuses?

 

[Caustic Burno]

The two breeds that are coming back the strongest here I would say is Brangus, or Char cows with a Hereford bull. Seeing alot more Herfs in the last few years. The commericial guy here is going after the super baldie or high yellows.

 

[MikeC]

Mike

Very well said. I've got two seedstock producers in my area that have jumped on the Popular breed and don't know anymore about cattle than my grandaughter.

One of them blew the feet and toes off about 50 bulls a few years ago. You should have heard the excuses. [/quote

What Breed Is This And What Was The Excuses?

Not saying the breed.

Hired man, feed company. etc.

 

[TxStateCowboy]

The two breeds that are coming back the strongest here I would say is Brangus, or Char cows with a Hereford bull. Seeing alot more Herfs in the last few years. The commericial guy here is going after the super baldie or high yellows.

I like brangus bull on...everything

in our south texas border country its brangus bull on longhorn x cows damn things live forever and never need attention cept in severe draught. High margins on this setup.

here in hill country brangus bull on herfs or beefmasters. needs a little more attention but the prices they bring are well worth it.

Though i'm considering char bull to mix it up...