my first shorthorns!!!

i am getting my first shorthorns this fall. i have them picked out and everything. the only problem is i have never worked with shorthorns before. ill post pictures but i am doing a really nice red steer and a pure white heifer. also a crossbred cow calf pair. it is somting new so any advice helps.

i would really love some details on the breed. what r some good tricks to halterbreak? what are some positive and negative points about the breed?

i am getting my first shorthorns this fall. i have them picked out and everything. the only problem is i have never worked with shorthorns before. ill post pictures but i am doing a really nice red steer and a pure white heifer. also a crossbred cow calf pair. it is somting new so any advice helps.
sorry u couldnt read the pink.

Congratulations!  You have definately picked the right breed  (clapping)

ps....love  the username! haha
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Welcome  (thumbsup)

Welcome to the Shorthorn family! Shorthorns may not be perfect (most breeds have their shortfalls) but they do a lot of things really well
and have a lot to offer the beef industry. We've raised Shorthorns on our farm for the past 38 years (after starting with another breed)
and have only come to appreciate them more and more as time goes on. Enjoy the journey!

welcome!  i love my shorty's!!!  it wont take you long to fall in love with them too... ;D

so do you know the breeding of what your getting?

The Shorthorn possesses a moderate frame with a rectangular low set body. It can be red, white, roan or a red and white mixed color. Cows are economical assets having high fertility rates, early maturation, sufficient milk, and being overall good mothers. Shorthorns are known to mostly calve easily and be mild tempered cattle. The Shorthorn brings with it high marbling traits and the ability to cross well with just about anything; Red Angus, Maine-Anjou and Herefords make good hybrids. It has been a key contributor for the development of the Santa Gertrudis.

The Shorthorn must not be overlooked as an excellent beef choice.  GeneStar genetic testing has shown the Shorthorn contains one of the highest percentages of the tenderness gene. Its historic contributions to other breeds are evident. In the determination of what is or isn’t a problem, one would be wise to go straight to the source and speak to those who run these cattle. Due to active efforts to eradicate defects from specific strains, ranchers have shown they are willing to prove the benefits of the Shorthorn will far outweigh a steadily disappearing problem.

www.cattle.com

linnettejane said:

welcome!  i love my shorty's!!!  it wont take you long to fall in love with them too... ;D

so do you know the breeding of what your getting?

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i do not know the specific breeding of them but i know who the bull was and the cows.

So what bull and cow are they out of then? Congrats for joining the breed. It's the best breed in my opinion!

Muhahahaha we got you now!!!!  WELCOME <alien>

Welcome. I bought my first shorthorn last october I was so nervous as I had only had herefords but I have fallen in love with the breed. my heifer looks and acts amazing. I even have some ribbons under my belt. I competed at the Snake River Stampede Livestock show as per contract with the SRS calf scramble. I placed second in my quality class and 6 in my showmanship class and couldn't be happier I was amazingly suprised how well this year has gone. I love the shorthorn breed and will never change. I willbe breeding my heifer next month and am so excited to see her offspirng. good luck and happy showing.
little heifer (angel)