recip cows

ruhtram · Aug 23, 2012

What makes the best recip cows for clubby embryo's? I know you would want a good milker and a cow with good instincts but other than that what make a good recip

wyatt · Aug 24, 2012

a cow that can have a big calf with no problems <rock>

Freerider · Aug 24, 2012

I like using big simmi cows, they milk like crazy, and can pop out a rino.

ruhtram · Aug 24, 2012

Thanks for your input!

frostback · Aug 24, 2012

The quieter the better. These cows will need to be handled more than most. A lot of times threw the chute. Work them slow and quiet too, upset cows have poorer conception rates.

ruhtram · Aug 24, 2012

frostback said:
The quieter the better. These cows will need to be handled more than most. A lot of times threw the chute. Work them slow and quiet too, upset cows have poorer conception rates.

Good Point. Thank you

ploughshare · Aug 24, 2012

Good discussion. I have always liked a Angus Holstein cow.

LostFarmer · Aug 25, 2012

I have some angus holstein and some herford holstein. Holstein is between 1/4 and 1/2. They make good mama cows for more than just recieps.

ruhtram · Aug 25, 2012

Is there a going price for recipe cows? or does it just follow the market?

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