Thoughts on March Yearling Shorthorn bulls
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OKshorthorn
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The lighter BW bull is deeper, looks to be better conditioned, but doesn't look very expressive. Maybe a picture from behind would show him with a bit more muscle?
I think the bigger BW bull definitely has the advantage in muscle shape, but is a little tight ribbed. Not sure I would use him with the 102 lb BW though.
I think the bigger BW bull definitely has the advantage in muscle shape, but is a little tight ribbed. Not sure I would use him with the 102 lb BW though.
CAB
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My choice would be the larger BW bull. I can see way more muscle expression all the way through that bull. The lighter BW weight bull will probably be an easier calving bull of coarse but you have to remember we're talking about Canadian bulls here. I don't think it is very uncommon to see 102lb BWs in Canada. It was a cold winter there I believe also. Not even a close one for me between those 2 bulls. JMO
mark tenenbaum
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Id want to see the low bw bull from behind-if he doesnt have any butt-i wouldnt have kept him a bull-the Roan is way more attractive in type, muscle expression-and everything else.Again-you are in Canada-so if his BW works up there-so will he. JMO hes better to me than Cabrera- thicker to me than Cabrera and deeper ribbed-and most likely bigger butt O0
Shorthorn-Fed
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Shorthorn-Fed
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OKshorthorn
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For me, after seeing the pictures from behind, it affirms that the larger BW bull is the winner here, and in my opinion, it's not even close.
I didn't realize before that you were in Canada, i'm in Oklahoma, 100+ BW around here is a recipe for trouble, especially in August/September.
Nice animals, well done!
I didn't realize before that you were in Canada, i'm in Oklahoma, 100+ BW around here is a recipe for trouble, especially in August/September.
Nice animals, well done!
Cabanha Santa Isabel - BR
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Based on pics, will choice the roan.
What is the SC each one?
What is the SC each one?
Shorthorn-Fed
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The coalpit bull is 37 and the Cabrera is 35 when they were semen testedCabanha Santa Isabel - BR said:
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RyanChandler
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Depends what the purpose is. As with all designs, each has their own strengths and limitations. I'd use the the maternally bred leader 6th son myself as he exhibits more of the characteristics I associate with strengths of the shorthorn breed. The Cabrera son's bw alone would exclude him from my consideration but he does look to be a pretty powerful bull - his design in general is more along the lines of what I want to see in a Charolais. That thickness from behind that Mark always wants to see is a maternal antagonism. His strengths are more suited for those seeking to inject some terminal traits into a market bound calf crop whereas, if taking home the daughters, I'd take the leader 6th son every time.
mark tenenbaum
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RyanChandler
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Good example, Mark.. If you prefer cows like that, make sure the environment is so that the nutritional quality of the forage is good enough, as it appears to be here, for the calf to do most of its raising itself!
mark tenenbaum
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I spent 2 years travelling that part of the country up to Oregon. And basically-anybody even remotely aware of the environment up there would know what a naive comment that is-basically just flatulence for lack of a less politically correct description O0
RyanChandler
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Just imagine how big that calf would be if her type had the ability to convert all that pone fat into milk hahaha
Gargan
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-XBAR- said:
That would be an example of overkill.... (thumbsup)
https://youtu.be/UM6PBhHz3qY
