Aubrac club calves

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Six Mile

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So, I'm in to this "off" breed of cattle called Aubrac. (pronounced oh-brak)
The longer that I am around the breed, the more I think that they have a whole lot to offer the club calf industry. I think they could free up movement of many of our bloodlines as well as help with maternal characteristics without sacrificing muscle shape or pattern.
Now, I may be crazy but I wanted to attach some pictures and gather opinions from the astute cattle people of SP.
DISCLOSURE: these pictures are of ordinary Aubrac cattle. They are not the hairiest or biggest boned of cattle, but that's not what they are bred for either. They are just funny colored, efficient, heavy muscled, good doing cattle that move with the ease of a cat. Some bloodlines are harrier than others, but I think they might have a place in the- dare I say it- 'slick sheared world'. Nonetheless, I am by no means suggesting that fullblood Aubracs will ever dominate the show ring, but I am optimistic that a low percentage of Aubrac blood could do the clubby business some much needed good.
 

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Ausley Family Farms

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From what I have heard, these cattle have been very effective at bringing down the frame size of larger cattle. They are also bringing in a lot of grass efficiency and milk production. Haven't really heard of anyone using them for club calves yet, but it is sure to happen eventually. We are starting to use some of the Australian Angus bulls this year. They are suppose to be some of the best grass efficient cattle. We will see. The bulls look like chunks. We are using one of the Waigroup bulls. He has a 5.1 frame score and weights 2600 lbs. We are hoping that he will bring down the size of some of our Chi Maine cows and make them a little bit easier to finish out.

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Telos

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I've had some interest in these Aubac cattle and find their history fascinating. I think genetically they have a lot of value and will add some important outcross genetics. The Aubrac females look especially kool IMO. I see no reason why they could not work in a Clubby scenario but think that their calling is on the maternal side of the equation.
 

WalnutCrest

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I'm organizing my semen tank and getting rid of semen that isn't going to work for what I'm doing (which involves nothing in the world of club calves).  So, for anyone doing clubby calves, I have 34-35 straws of "Aubrac x" semen that could possibly work pretty well for someone who is looking to improve the maternal qualities, fleshing ability, and movement of their clubbies.

Price = "Cheap to a good home."

Drop me a note if you're interested.
 
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