Alley talk is that heatwave was born by C-section by his actual dam. Alley talk he was 160#. Alley talk is that he was her last nature calf.
I see lots of cattle that shouldn't reproduce. I see lots of bloodlines that should be terminal, but are used maternally. I see lots of maternal cattle being used as terminal. As much as I hate to admit it, just because I do not like a certain type of cattle, should not disqualify someone else from using it. As long as the bloodline or practice does not threaten the livestock industry or my choice of livelihood, I guess to each their own.
I also do not care if they voice their opinions. AJ does make a point, even if you do not want to accept it. Heatwave has killed plenty of females due to lack of management, lack of concern, and maybe lack of honesty on birth weight.
I did see heatwave near his end, and it was a sad sad sight.