I went back and looked at the bull contest on here, and some of the older bulls considered "great" and "breed changers". I've seen some of those bulls over the years on the hoof. Some of them had some problems, but most hadn't seen them in person or on the internet so they used them anyway.
I know newer bulls get crucified for many of the same problems some older bulls have and yet the older bulls get a pass. Some of those older bulls would not have stood up to the scrutiny of Display Row 2011, but they WORKED.
Are we gravitating to the center? Seems to be an abundance of good bulls. Better than average in most areas, but not exceptional anywhere.
I like "complete" bulls, they're fun to look at, but even a perfect bull is going to disappoint you every time unless you have a perfect cow(and even then). To a degree you've got no where to go but backwards. These bulls are useful don't get me wrong, but what about that bottom third of the herd you're trying change?
Does the increased scrutiny (pictures, cell phone pictures, video, etc) keep the "freaks" off of display row?
I don't care if they're perfect, if they are changers, I'll find a way to use them. But please, give me some freaks to look at too.
I know newer bulls get crucified for many of the same problems some older bulls have and yet the older bulls get a pass. Some of those older bulls would not have stood up to the scrutiny of Display Row 2011, but they WORKED.
Are we gravitating to the center? Seems to be an abundance of good bulls. Better than average in most areas, but not exceptional anywhere.
I like "complete" bulls, they're fun to look at, but even a perfect bull is going to disappoint you every time unless you have a perfect cow(and even then). To a degree you've got no where to go but backwards. These bulls are useful don't get me wrong, but what about that bottom third of the herd you're trying change?
Does the increased scrutiny (pictures, cell phone pictures, video, etc) keep the "freaks" off of display row?
I don't care if they're perfect, if they are changers, I'll find a way to use them. But please, give me some freaks to look at too.