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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 447667" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>donnaIL-</p><p>I agree with the fact that any bull that a breeder uses must work "for him", and what is required for the improvement of his herd, but the real criteria in the selection of a bull which will influence your herd for the next 10 or 15 years ( think about it (!) is what the bull really <strong><u>IS</u></strong>! If what he IS, genetically and phenotypically, is sufficient for your LONG term requirements, he WILL work for you.</p><p></p><p>This bull lacks fullness in the heart girth, and will always be a little deficient in that respect, but considering that he is a Beefmaster, if his spring of rib and, therefore, his heart girth were deeper and wider, he might not work for YOUR current cow herd. Only you can determine that factor. And you certainly must consider that factor! Large heart girth and 'open' shoulders can cause dystocia. I would suggest you analyze his Calving Ease EPD, and his dam's calving record before deciding on whether to keep him for a breeder - or not. The entire process of bull selection and the reasons for selection - or not - is relative.</p><p></p><p>Knowledge is money!</p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 447667, member: 1683"] donnaIL- I agree with the fact that any bull that a breeder uses must work "for him", and what is required for the improvement of his herd, but the real criteria in the selection of a bull which will influence your herd for the next 10 or 15 years ( think about it (!) is what the bull really [b][u]IS[/u][/b]! If what he IS, genetically and phenotypically, is sufficient for your LONG term requirements, he WILL work for you. This bull lacks fullness in the heart girth, and will always be a little deficient in that respect, but considering that he is a Beefmaster, if his spring of rib and, therefore, his heart girth were deeper and wider, he might not work for YOUR current cow herd. Only you can determine that factor. And you certainly must consider that factor! Large heart girth and 'open' shoulders can cause dystocia. I would suggest you analyze his Calving Ease EPD, and his dam's calving record before deciding on whether to keep him for a breeder - or not. The entire process of bull selection and the reasons for selection - or not - is relative. Knowledge is money! DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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