MAB

Hey where did the MAB thread go?? BTW did anyone else notice that a MAB steer won the SDSU, AGR show? Congrats to all. <party>

Yes I saw Champion Steer at Brookings show was sired by MAB, Along with the 3rd overall Breeding Heifer. In response to the reason the previous thread about MAB and the clones is no longer there, I'm sure it is because there were too many false statements in it. For those that read the previous thread, it is NOT true that the clones were bedding in 2 feet of stalks at the NWSS. They were turned loose in tightly packed chips in which anyone who studied them could see that their feet did not point in four different directions as was previously posted by Tipover. The reason they were turned loose and not tied is because they have great dispositions and have the tendency to get lazy, very similar to the original MAB. And for those that question MAB sired calves wins, last year in which his first calf crop was being shown, he sired the Champion Maintainer Heifer at the Junior Nationals and Clint Jones successfully showed an MAB sired shorthorn Plus steer to numerous breed champion and top 5 titles, in which his first calf crop consisted of less than 200 offspring. In the current show season, which is only the second calf crop, many have been successfully campaigned including the champion steer at Brookings who has been named grand champion 5 out of the 7 times he has been out. Also, two steers in the top 5 at the Purdue AGR were sired by MAB, along with champion Maine steer and champion commercial heifer at the Iowa Beef Expo. This is just a small listing of the MAB sired offspring's success at the progress shows so far. As for the comments that the clones were a "structural train wreck", also posted by Tipover, I would highly encourage any doubters to view the clones and the original either at Hawkeye or Nichols. With MAB nearing his 4th birthday, I couldn't be prouder of his overall looks and structural integrity especially with a bull that possess the power and mass that he does. To summarize, for the people that enjoy bashing and making false statements, rather than critiquing someone's bulls, as there is a big difference in the two, at least grow a pair and sign your name instead of hiding behind a user name. This would make it way easier to put a little credibility behind your comments. Whether you are pro Wade or pro Phil or pro whoever, at least they are man enough to put their bulls on display for the world to see. For the people that like to sit behind the computer screen and make it sound so easy, I would highly encourage you to get your checkbook out and get into the bull business. Respectfully yours,
Brad Otto

And one other thing while I am clearing the air, this post is in regards to a semen distributor who promotes bulls himself, and you know who you are; if that's the way you can convince someone to buy your product is by blasting around a picture of MAB standing with his front legs in a 2 feet hole, in my opinion is a sign of desperation. Totally classless. Brad Otto

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I'm a pretty big MAB fan.  Getting bigger by the day during calving season and watching the replacement pen develop as the decision on keepers is coming up fast.  If they've got any pelvis in them I'll be pretty excited.

I wish I could have been in Denver and I know I won't make it to Nichols or Hawkeye anytime soon.  I would love to see more frequent pics but I know that also has quite the potential for downside as well. 

As for pro Wade or pro Phil I am pro getting my cows settled the first time around and there is an obvious choice for us based on that alone.

I'm glad you posted the other side.  I know I saw someone posted a picture of the clones in straw and I suppose that took off like wildfire as a negative when it would have been a negative if they weren't bedded down for the night in something comfortable too.

From reading this thread, I'll be getting a cane or 2 @ the OH Beef Expo.

As you can see in the picture the clones on display in the yards not in straw.

I would like to apologize for some of my posts earlier about the MAB clones.  I realize I took them to far and I should not have posted them.  I would like to say there was no offense meant to any of the breeders or owners.  Again I apologize for my comments and sorry for the inconience.

Sincerely,
Mason Mentink

I have never met any of these big time bull owners but what I do know is I like good cattle no matter who the sire is. I'm a big fan of MAB and I would like to use him this year.
Kurt Fuller

I'm a big fan of MAB, think he has the potential to possibly surpass his sire, because of the amount of substance he adds to a calf.

We'll have a pretty good idea of what they do this time a year from now because a bunch of them are about to be sold in Tx over the next month.

Personally, I had outstanding luck with MAB - both on conception and quality in my fall born calves.  I think everyone I had born is now "in town" either for my boys to show themselves or for sale.

So what are the reports / opinions on MAB females and retaining any of them?  I don't have any coming this spring but bought several straws to put in this year.  Can't wait.

I've got 6 or 7 in the replacement pen.  They have grown very well, nothing too small or slow.

I'm excited.  But they will all be pelvic measured. Our Monopolys rarely pass.  So I am concerned.

The good part is if they fail I'm confident they will do well in the feedlot if they do anything like they have so far.

Brad,welcome to the bull promotion business.You have aligned yourself with two of the best so success will follow.The list of people that have been successful with several bulls is short and Phil is still on top. The computer age has made it possible for doubters to say whatever and unfortunately some people believe it.Color is in except at salebarns and MAB seems to be hot and one of the best promoted colored bulls.I also believe people should sign their name to give them some credibility.Cloning was a good business decision as it seems to be not if but when something will happen to the good ones.Jealousy unfortunately is just part of this business! Larry Anderson

I have used MAB a lot after seeing some of his calves at Marsh Cattle Company last fall. They were flush calves out of a shorthorn donor and they were very sound and very consistent. I noticed several of the same calves this afternoon on a Breeders World sale the Marshes are having next Tuesday near Conroe, Texas. If anyone is looking for a good fall born steer or heifer, don't miss these guys. Check out the photos at Breeders World!

I noticed Matt has an early bird special going on, mab clone semen for $25. This is what i was talking about when I asked about the marketing plans for the clones. Competition works well for the consumer.