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Re: If I was a heifer bull
[Re: obaro]
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06/16/21 09:35 PM
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The cattlemen know what Pawnee is talking about.......shanemoss put it in a nutshell. Bulls that are genetically predispostioned to throw smaller framed calves are typically used on heifers for calving ease; thusly called heifer bulls by lots of cattlemen. Longhorns, Corriente, Dexters, Jerseys, Aberdeen/Lowline are some of the common breeds used for the job in this region.Some 'families' in specific breeds are known for having low birth weight calves and the bulls from those genetics are also often used on the heifers as 'heifer bulls'. Leftlane?
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Re: If I was a heifer bull
[Re: Cedar Hacker]
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06/16/21 11:58 PM
06/16/21 11:58 PM
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Everybody should know that Longhorns are in Texas ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2021/06/full-242-98852-longhorn_2.jpg) That’s a Longhorn! I bet that dude is on a wall somewhere. Thanks
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Re: If I was a heifer bull
[Re: Pawnee]
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06/17/21 09:20 AM
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He's not on a wall yet. Only 8 years old now. He was 6 when that picture was taken with a measurement then of 11' 2", tip to tip.
That young boy holding him is the owner.
Sit on your horse on top of a ridge, look out across the country and tell me there is no God.
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Re: If I was a heifer bull
[Re: Pawnee]
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06/17/21 09:39 AM
06/17/21 09:39 AM
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It is hard to predict a drought cycle but if your cows have dry grass for the first 2 trimesters then the rains cut loose a low birthweight bull can save the day even with older cows
“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.”
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers
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Re: If I was a heifer bull
[Re: BTLowry]
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06/17/21 10:40 AM
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I thought you were referring to being a he-she  Opened for the punch line Yeah, me too! We got a fair # in the streets of Eugene.
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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Re: If I was a heifer bull
[Re: Pawnee]
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06/17/21 10:43 AM
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Thanks Run but if that is true, there is a good reason. I've met some good men over in VA and close by but I will never forget what an ol boy that was order buyin told me. He said the average cow calf operation there was only 10-12 momma cows. If I do know more it is simply because I've calved out more most years than they will see in a lifetime.
The good news is that in the digital age information flows freely and quickly. If you are not managing your herds well you hafta take the blame at some point anymore no matter what business you are in right?
“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.”
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers
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