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<blockquote data-quote="bandit80" data-source="post: 569831" data-attributes="member: 7956"><p>Alot of it depends on what you want out of the bull. Will he be a terminal sire, or will you want to retain heifers out of him? What do you need to improve the quality of your herd or your calves? </p><p></p><p>Obviously you want a bull to look like a bull, not a light muscled animal that should have been steered. Heavy muscling, good confirmation, good feet/legs, and balanced EPD's. I always try to watch out for the extremes on any one particular trait. Pay attention to what you need to improve your herd. If you need to improve the carcass characteristics of your calves, buy a bull that will improve that. Need heavier weanign weights, use a bull that will improve that. Watch out for overly big, blocky shoulders and high birth weight. That could lead to calving problems. </p><p></p><p>Depending on the size of your operation, I wouldn't short change yourself by buying a cheap bull. A good one may cost you a little more, but a cheaper on may cost you more in the long run.</p><p></p><p>I generally try to buy from a reputable breeder who will stand behind their stock. It doesn't have to be a "name" brand, but just someone who backs their animals. </p><p></p><p>Those are just a few random thoughts, I'm sure others will chime in as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bandit80, post: 569831, member: 7956"] Alot of it depends on what you want out of the bull. Will he be a terminal sire, or will you want to retain heifers out of him? What do you need to improve the quality of your herd or your calves? Obviously you want a bull to look like a bull, not a light muscled animal that should have been steered. Heavy muscling, good confirmation, good feet/legs, and balanced EPD's. I always try to watch out for the extremes on any one particular trait. Pay attention to what you need to improve your herd. If you need to improve the carcass characteristics of your calves, buy a bull that will improve that. Need heavier weanign weights, use a bull that will improve that. Watch out for overly big, blocky shoulders and high birth weight. That could lead to calving problems. Depending on the size of your operation, I wouldn't short change yourself by buying a cheap bull. A good one may cost you a little more, but a cheaper on may cost you more in the long run. I generally try to buy from a reputable breeder who will stand behind their stock. It doesn't have to be a "name" brand, but just someone who backs their animals. Those are just a few random thoughts, I'm sure others will chime in as well. [/QUOTE]
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