those bulls (sold a long time ago) were on a program where we didn't feed them out quickly. We put them on a intake modifying feed (accuration limiter) that causes them to utilize the forage more efficiently. They sure don't get fat on the limiter, The the coastal bermuda grass in that pasture was very lush.
yes, dam is momma. sometimes heifers just don't know what to do. if she is showing interest, I would try to get them together. Momma is better than bucket! Or do both for awhile. Try restraining the cow. We usually get a halter on the cow, tie it up to the fence, then tie one of the rear legs back too (parallel to the fence) and then we put the calf on the cow. Or, we have an immobilizer probe (stick in cows butt) that freezes the cow so the calf can safely nurse. Doesn't hurt cow.
65 looks nicely built but alot of excess fat i find with pasture fed cattle they get alot beefer faster. at my farm we do a 60 corn shilage 40 dry hay with nutrient mix and it makes for a nice lean cow with a strong build. but im in dairy cows so i guess you rather a beefer cow than a strong healthy cow
I replied to your comment on the other video. I don't see why not, it's genetics more than anything. However, he may "look good" but he could also be passing along a "bad mama" disposition. I wouldn't keep any heifers he sired, because they may abandon their calves too. If his dam was a heifer, then you might cut her some slack, but I'd certainly consider this strongly.
those bulls (sold a long time ago) were on a program where we didn't feed them out quickly. We put them on a intake modifying feed (accuration limiter) that causes them to utilize the forage more efficiently. They sure don't get fat on the limiter, The the coastal bermuda grass in that pasture was very lush.
yes, dam is momma. sometimes heifers just don't know what to do. if she is showing interest, I would try to get them together. Momma is better than bucket! Or do both for awhile. Try restraining the cow. We usually get a halter on the cow, tie it up to the fence, then tie one of the rear legs back too (parallel to the fence) and then we put the calf on the cow. Or, we have an immobilizer probe (stick in cows butt) that freezes the cow so the calf can safely nurse. Doesn't hurt cow.
Also, I strongly recommend locking the two up togehter in close quarters for a few days. Plenty of hay, feed & water for heifer.
65 looks nicely built but alot of excess fat i find with pasture fed cattle they get alot beefer faster. at my farm we do a 60 corn shilage 40 dry hay with nutrient mix and it makes for a nice lean cow with a strong build. but im in dairy cows so i guess you rather a beefer cow than a strong healthy cow
I replied to your comment on the other video. I don't see why not, it's genetics more than anything. However, he may "look good" but he could also be passing along a "bad mama" disposition. I wouldn't keep any heifers he sired, because they may abandon their calves too. If his dam was a heifer, then you might cut her some slack, but I'd certainly consider this strongly.