Breeding a 7 year old shorthorn plus cow

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steermaker

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Looking for input on how to breed a 7 year old shorthorn cross cow.  She is a Double Stuff daughter and we have not had her tested for TH or PHA because she is yet to have heifer calf!!  Was thinking that for this year we would consider using Smooth Criminal in an effort to enhance the Irish blood line without the risk of a genetic disaster at calving.  I realize that any offspring would need to be tested if we planned on using it for breeding.  I think that this combination will work but value other thoughts.
 

box6rranch

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We've had good luck with Sin City and Deadwood. Both have had low birth weights and the calves are born healthy and get up quickly. Just make sure to breed Th and PHA free.
 
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