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flyintale

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Pic #1......This is an Aftershock/Irish Whiskey, born March of 2010. 
Pic #2......Grizzly/Who Made Who heifer born March of 2010
Pic #3.....A heifer that is out of a Meyer 734 cow and Campbello herd bull, born in April of 2010

I purchased these lovely ladies from a friend in Ohio back in December.  This past May I had them AI bred to Ali.  I am hoping for a good set of calves!  I am not sure if the heifer in the third pic took :(  She just seem to be filling out the same as the others. 
I would love to hear what you think! I grew up on a dairy farm, so I am new in the beef realm!  I have high hopes for my future in the beef and show industry.

Thanks! :)
 

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ALTSIMMY 79

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Nice set of heifers and i agree the middle one takes the cake ! That last heifer needs to be bred to a deep deep deep bodied bull , from a structure standpoint she looks good but is quite lacking in the middle , dont take it personally as i have a couple just like her in my pasture.
 

flyintale

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Thank you for your comments.  I appreciate all input!  Any bull suggestions?  Definitely looking for calving ease!
 

ALTSIMMY 79

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Personally I would go purebred Angus for the calving ease and with all the chrome on that Meyer heifer you might get a real good lookin blaze face calf ! Take your pick as there are lots to choose from. BC Lookout might just work , I had one out of a Meyer 734 grandaughter weighed 63 lbs at birth !
 

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I see some potential for production in the bald face heifer.  The first two need to be fed-out and wind up in somebody's freezer.
 

mooch

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AAOK said:
I see some potential for production in the bald face heifer.  The first two need to be fed-out and wind up in somebody's freezer.
What a terrible comment. You might be a little out of touch with the industry.
 

twistedhshowstock

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I agree that the middle heifer is the best of the bunch, structurally they are all good, there is more power in the top and middle heifers, but honestly I think when talking about prodcuctivity, for me a truly productive cow is one that has a big middle in her,gives her room to grow a calf and room to take in feed to convert to milk to raise that calf, and honestly I think both the top and bottom heifers are lacking in that area, and while I agree the middle heifer is byfar the best of the three, I wouldnt call her a powerhouse in that area either, but I think she is far more adequate than the other 2.
But that being said, breed them to the right bull and there could be potential in all of them.
 

flyintale

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AAOK said:
I see some potential for production in the bald face heifer.  The first two need to be fed-out and wind up in somebody's freezer.

I was also a little shocked by this comment.  I did ask for all comments, but I was not expecting anything to this nature. But...however this is your opinion....

I am still looking for 'the right bull' ;)  Suggestions are welcome!
I will be changing their feed ration soon, so I am hoping that will help in a few areas that these heifers seem to be lacking.
Thank you for all the comments so far! Keep them coming....though not all are positive, I would like to know where I need to change things. I learn more everyday!  These girls are my foundation....we all have to start somewhere
 
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