T-Bro
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Next couple of years, I will be retaining heifers.
Which bull would be best? Santa Gertrudis, Brangus, or Beefmaster. I want some ear in my cows, so it will be one of these three. (I am leaning towards the Gert).
I have researched and found plenty of info on the attributes and good qualities of each breed.
What I can't find is problems in the breeds, "bad stuff" that I should know before I make my final decision.
Such as, Brangus can be overprotective and wild.
Polled or horned doesn't bother me either way. I don't mind working with horned cattle. This bull will be bred to Texas Longhorns, then the retained heifers to a terminal continental breed.
Everyone wants to tell you what is great about their breed. Someone tell me what is bad about these three.
I know that there is variation within breeds, I am looking for general, overall cons.
Thanks,
Which bull would be best? Santa Gertrudis, Brangus, or Beefmaster. I want some ear in my cows, so it will be one of these three. (I am leaning towards the Gert).
I have researched and found plenty of info on the attributes and good qualities of each breed.
What I can't find is problems in the breeds, "bad stuff" that I should know before I make my final decision.
Such as, Brangus can be overprotective and wild.
Polled or horned doesn't bother me either way. I don't mind working with horned cattle. This bull will be bred to Texas Longhorns, then the retained heifers to a terminal continental breed.
Everyone wants to tell you what is great about their breed. Someone tell me what is bad about these three.
I know that there is variation within breeds, I am looking for general, overall cons.
Thanks,