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Post by carragheendexters on Dec 6, 2013 6:55:17 GMT -5
Here is our bull Justin, AKA "Carragheen Justin Case" He's watching the girls here, I couldn't get him to look around at me. He is nearly 9 years old now, and still going strong. He is by Woodmagic Hedgehog III. He puts good attachment on udders and milkiness on his heifers. To be critical, I think that maybe some are a little short in teat length for hand milking, I prefer 4 finger teats instead of 3 finger. He is a very easy bull to work with, we can hand mate him with cows if there are heifers in the paddock that we don't want him in with. We just walk him up into the paddock on his halter, if the cow is in good standing heat, let him breed her and then walk him out again. he is just so obliging. You don't realise just how small Dexters are until you compare them to regular cattle. Here he is talking to our neighbour's pet steers.He looks a midget. regards Louise
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Justin
Dec 6, 2013 11:00:16 GMT -5
Post by cddexter on Dec 6, 2013 11:00:16 GMT -5
Holy Sheepshxt, Martha, that's one nice looking bull. Never mind all the other great things about him, and his really good length--LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE RIBEYE AREA INDICATOR!
Good stuff, Louise. cheers, c.
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zephyrhillsusan
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Caught Dexteritis in Dec. 2009. Member of this forum since Oct. 2013.
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Justin
Dec 6, 2013 18:17:38 GMT -5
Post by zephyrhillsusan on Dec 6, 2013 18:17:38 GMT -5
For us ignorant newbies, please, where is the ribeye indicator area? I don't know much, but he sure looks extremely well-muscled to me! Our new milk cow is in calf to Woodmagic Hedgehog III for the spring. If it's a heifer, she's promised to her dam's former owners, but if it's a bull, we can keep it and it's helpful to me to know what to look for (not that I expect to see it clearly in a calf). And hearing about his good temperament is really great! I would (personally) gladly trade one less finger-length of teat for a temperament like his being passed on! P.S. I LOVE the photo of him with the neighbor's steers! They obviously wonder "What is it? It doesn't have horns and it's too small to be a bull, but it doesn't smell like a cow!" And Justin is thinking, "Just eat your heart out guys. You have no idea what you're missing!"
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Justin
Dec 6, 2013 21:36:22 GMT -5
Post by lakeportfarms on Dec 6, 2013 21:36:22 GMT -5
Susan, Behind the front shoulders, especially in the second photo. It should be pretty obvious now that you know where to look.
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Justin
Dec 6, 2013 22:50:41 GMT -5
Post by zephyrhillsusan on Dec 6, 2013 22:50:41 GMT -5
Yes, it is! Thanks! If I'm going to enjoy eating them, I better know where they come from!
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Justin
Dec 7, 2013 22:48:50 GMT -5
Post by carragheendexters on Dec 7, 2013 22:48:50 GMT -5
LOL Carol, most people wouldn't have even noticed that. Thanks for the compliment. He may not be a world beater, but we are happy with him, that is why he is still living and breathing at 9 yrs of age, he would have been long gone otherwise. He isn't a heavily muscled beefy bull that you often see, but he does have muscle in the right places. He is dual purpose, with flat muscle. He does pass on to his male calves the topline muscle and length, (they slaughter well), his female calves are more feminine, show a bit of chine.
I did forget to say he is both pha and chondro free by inheritance
We had him classified at just 2 years of age and he went VG86(by the dreaded "dragon lady" classifier, she is tough), I think he would go higher now if we had him redone. We have some cows due to have their 2nd classification to be done, also some heifers, so may get him done again just for the heck of it.
Susan, try and get a poster with the carcass cutup diagram on it, it shows where all the cuts come from. You can find them on the net. If you google our Australian MLA (Meat and Livestock Assoc) they have some good stuff on there, lots of recipes and info.
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Justin
Dec 7, 2013 23:56:07 GMT -5
Post by cddexter on Dec 7, 2013 23:56:07 GMT -5
Susan, that's where the rib eye is, but it's not where the indicator is.
And, Louise, I'd put him closer to 92 now. cheers, c.
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