gilbert07 said:i was looking on the internet and came up on this...amazing how much mass this bull has..never heard of this breed before but would mind using a bull like that!!!
And how does that compare to the breeders that breed their whole herd to Heat Wave, and C-section half of them, and lose 1/4 of them to either beening big dumb HW bulls, or SP :'(AAOK said:
I remember talking to a Belgian breeder years ago at the OK State Fair. I asked him about calving, and his response was, "It's Great! Last year we only lost 15% of our calves." 'Nuf said.
Dusty said:gilbert07 said:i was looking on the internet and came up on this...amazing how much mass this bull has..never heard of this breed before but would mind using a bull like that!!!
Now we just need to cross this with a highlander... I mean imagine 6 inches of hair on that.
BCCC said:And how does that compare to the breeders that breed their whole herd to Heat Wave, and C-section half of them, and lose 1/4 of them to either beening big dumb HW bulls, or SP :'(AAOK said:
I remember talking to a Belgian breeder years ago at the OK State Fair. I asked him about calving, and his response was, "It's Great! Last year we only lost 15% of our calves." 'Nuf said.
Show Heifer said:When I went to England in 91, I actually saw Belgium Blues "in real life". I talked to actual breeders of these massive animals.
The only time they pull calves is when they "mis-mate" animals. Meaning a large BW bull to a large BW cow. (Gee, like clubbie people have never done THAT). Most full blood cows can have calves on their own.
They are excellent mothers, milkers and are very docile. They are hardy animals that survive with very little grain and grazes pastures.
And their meat is super lean, yet very tender. You can easily cut it with a folk off the grill.
They have a lot in common with the limi breed and the Blonde D'Arguetine (spelling)
And the breeders of the Blues would kindly decline your offer to "fur these things up".....they are most happy showing off their muscling, udder development and excellent conformation in slick hair form. "We have nothing to hide. Why do they need hair?" A quote from Andy, Worchestershire England.