One N Only or Thriller

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ROMAX

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Just curious what everyones opinions on breeding for second calvers,i have two purebred angus and a half maine,Would one be a better calving choice or would they both be about the same.I haven't heard of any horror stories on either bull,but not looking to start my own either.
 

ROMAX

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I.m asking because I have the semen,also have Walks Alone,but not gonna trust him on second calvers.Wanting to use what I got not buy more.
 

ejoe326

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We've had 1 One and Only and he was small and built right to be born easy.  1 doesn't help you much.  I also haven't heard anything terrible about One and Only and calving.
 

mainegirl

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Never used One & Only, but did use Thriller on 2nd calvers with  great success. I actually had better luck calving with him than I did with I-80.
 

CRS

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We have calved both out of second calvers and all were consistently around 85 lbs.  The One and Only's were built a little better for calving ease, but still no problems.  Calves are of great quality and have been retained as replacements.  I would say as a group though that One and Only calves had a little more frame and were a little sounder, and the plus is he throws a very high percentage of baldies.  No disposition problems out of either bull either.
 

jwfarms

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Here is a thriller calf
 

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