What is the demand for 1/2 blood simmi bulls? I have heard mixed opinions. We have one that we may leave a bull (link). What does everyone think?
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Glenstory said:1/2 blood Sim-Angus is one thing, a 1/2 blood Sim - Heat Wave is another.
CCW said:Sim-Angus bulls are in high demand. 1/2 Sim bulls X clubby bulls aren't in our area.
Commercial breeders also want solid black bulls with a few taking white face bulls. Alot of white on the belly, any up on the body, white tails, white legs are all disliked by commercial bull buyers. Sale barn calf buyers want uniform calves and spotted bulls don't do that for you.
That being said people raising show calves love color and color tends to get a look in the ring from the judge. Your bull if he is a standout might could be used for a herd that sells clubby cattle as their cleanup bull.
I suspect husker's bull got alot of attention from clubby breeders looking for a replacement heifer maker. The bull was well bred and phenotypically superior to most bulls in the sale catalog. Only thing wrong with him was his extra color which is a turnoff to most seedstock and commercial bull buyers but not clubby buyers.