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<blockquote data-quote="novatech" data-source="post: 476271" data-attributes="member: 5494"><p>You do not know you have a winner until his calves hit the ground, regardless of how good the bull looks.</p><p>When choosing from a group of potential young bull it is no different than choosing a bull for AI. First look at all the paper work. EPS's, pedigree, fertility etc. When you get down to the visual it can get a little more difficult. The better quality the group the more difficult it is. Look for the traits each calf excels in. A little more length, a little more depth, a little thicker etc. If at all possible look at mom and dad.</p><p>After doing this, go to another seller and do it again. Make as many mental comparisons as possible. Pics would even be better.</p><p>Make a record of all the ones you choose and keep up with them over a few years. Make note of how you did. The odds are even for pro's only 1 in 5 of those chosen will make the grade, just to get an acceptable bull, not great. In the meantime stick with the AI. or buy proven mature bulls.</p><p>The reason I suggest the above is explained in an article I posted earlier.</p><p><a href="http://www.albcia.org/Bull_Selection_101.html" target="_blank">http://www.albcia.org/Bull_Selection_101.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novatech, post: 476271, member: 5494"] You do not know you have a winner until his calves hit the ground, regardless of how good the bull looks. When choosing from a group of potential young bull it is no different than choosing a bull for AI. First look at all the paper work. EPS's, pedigree, fertility etc. When you get down to the visual it can get a little more difficult. The better quality the group the more difficult it is. Look for the traits each calf excels in. A little more length, a little more depth, a little thicker etc. If at all possible look at mom and dad. After doing this, go to another seller and do it again. Make as many mental comparisons as possible. Pics would even be better. Make a record of all the ones you choose and keep up with them over a few years. Make note of how you did. The odds are even for pro's only 1 in 5 of those chosen will make the grade, just to get an acceptable bull, not great. In the meantime stick with the AI. or buy proven mature bulls. The reason I suggest the above is explained in an article I posted earlier. [url=http://www.albcia.org/Bull_Selection_101.html]http://www.albcia.org/Bull_Selection_101.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
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