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Post by Olga on May 24, 2015 23:39:57 GMT -5
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zephyrhillsusan
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Post by zephyrhillsusan on May 25, 2015 9:28:42 GMT -5
Nice photos! So might you just keep Semmy in addition or would she replace one of your cows?
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Post by Olga on May 25, 2015 15:10:58 GMT -5
There are still so many variables! We might cull Maxine if she doesn't breed (which she appears to have taken, finally), then Semmy would be a replacement, if she is non-PHA. If she is PHA+, then Semmy will be a rear treat to us in beef, as she will finish faster ( being a chondro-carrier).
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Post by Olga on Jun 21, 2015 13:24:04 GMT -5
Got the UCD results on Semmy and Cary back, both are PHA+. Thus their future lies in the freezer. With the meat market the way it is, this isn't a loss. Our next batch of calves will be predominantly non-PHA, with only 2 cows being carriers. Macy and Jasmine should be due in September, then Claire, and Penny in October-November, then Polly in December, and finally Maxine in January/February.
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zephyrhillsusan
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Post by zephyrhillsusan on Jun 21, 2015 14:40:05 GMT -5
Well, I'm sorry about that, but at least the beef market is good, so hope that helps with the disappointment.
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