Post by stephen21 on Sept 20, 2022 11:46:41 GMT -5
Hello Everyone,
I am brand new here and new to raising cattle. Couldn't be that much different than horses.........
Right? 😄😄😄😄
I want to build a small herd of quality animals. I am looking to find a couple of the best cows I am able find/ afford and go AI using semen from, no surprise, the best bull I am able.
Given that the cost of semen and AI tech costs don't vary all that much from mediocre bulls to top shelf, I am of a mind that I can shop top shelf without too big of a stretch.
The choices are overwhelming.....
Do you all have any favorites that you would recommend?
I do prefer US based as the shipping can be challenging.
I am trying to educate myself enough to make a reasonable choice but could sure use some help.
What I "think" I want:
Short
Good disposition
Good conformation
Low birth weight calves
Polled
Red
Non-chondro carrier
Non disk carrier
Excells on grass
Heat tolerant
What am I missing?
Do you all have any recommendations?
Thanks
Stephen
I am brand new here and new to raising cattle. Couldn't be that much different than horses.........
Right? 😄😄😄😄
I want to build a small herd of quality animals. I am looking to find a couple of the best cows I am able find/ afford and go AI using semen from, no surprise, the best bull I am able.
Given that the cost of semen and AI tech costs don't vary all that much from mediocre bulls to top shelf, I am of a mind that I can shop top shelf without too big of a stretch.
The choices are overwhelming.....
Do you all have any favorites that you would recommend?
I do prefer US based as the shipping can be challenging.
I am trying to educate myself enough to make a reasonable choice but could sure use some help.
What I "think" I want:
Short
Good disposition
Good conformation
Low birth weight calves
Polled
Red
Non-chondro carrier
Non disk carrier
Excells on grass
Heat tolerant
What am I missing?
Do you all have any recommendations?
Thanks
Stephen