Olson Family Shorthorns said:
He seems to lack true shape, in both muscle and rib. Fairly androgynous head. Can't really see his testicles (I assume it's quite cold out, so free pass there). I do like his extension and from what I can see he has some base width and probably tracks fairly true. Certainly better than the calf you took to Missouri.
JMO. Why do you guys shave these bullock's heads in what I can only imagine must be the dead of winter? It is the hottest part of summer here in the Southern Hemisphere so I can only presume that it must be the coldest part of the Northern Hemisphere winter! Your head is one of the biggest heat dissipating areas of the human body, I can't see why a bovine should be much different.
The energy used to keep his body temperature at an optimal level could be used better for growth or fattening.
When buying a bull, I want to see coarse, curly hair on the forehead, poll area and crest, it indicates higher virility, by shaving his head you are removing one of the better signs available to the buyer! A bit like buying a car without starting the engine!
I wouldn't castrate him at this stage, but I prefer the roan bull in the second picture, judging by the photographs.