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As I understand it, Charolais cattle are not true white, they are black or red or whatever, with the presence of the diluter gene.

As the story goes, they were started in the 50s or 60s by a man who had a white cow that always had white calves when mated to Angus bulls. Her daughters did likewise, as have her decendants to this day. As you all know, black should be dominate, but in this case it isn't. It is said that they...

Very interesting topic. I thought about this subject when I looked at the White Angus cattle at the Iowa State Fair yesterday. They must not carry this defect, but I wonder how this breed has maintained itself over the years after decending from one white cow. Vert interesting genetics.

Can't always tell from a picture, but for me those rears are near perfect. You have a lot of breeding options with rear structure like that. When you have one too straight, your options become very limited. I saw some feeder calves weighing about 300 pounds sell last week at a local sale for...

Aussie, you are what I love about the internet. What a great way to hear about how things that pertain to the cattle business are done in other places. Thanks, and keep on with the great posts.  (clapping) (clapping)

AStar, thanks for the replies. Later on when you have had time to analyze the Oklahoma Storm calves, I'd like to hear from you again. Please PM me your phone no. Thanks Earl.

I have never judged a cattle show, but I do judge another specieof animals. I can promise all of tou that judges sure dom't judge to make friends. No matter how well you feel you have placed them, you cannot make everyone happy. As long as I can justify the placings to myself, I consider it a...

This bull is a clean son of Irish Whisky. I am impressed by the fact that his sons have done well in bull tests. Has anyone on here used him or seen any calves by him? Just curious, any input would be appreciated. Thanks

It is not my intent to start a fight, but I believe the other thread was pulled not because someone was critical of a judge, but because there were names mentioned. This is a great board, and there is little reason to get nasty or personal. That said, the point of a show is to get that judges...

Can you say Amen? Amen

It is the nature of a donkey to be very set in it's ways. ( don't say stubborn because donkey and mule folks don't like that term) Almost any donkey will make a calf breaker because they prefer to lead over being led. They like it only when it is their idea. Most donkeys will improve the more...

Most beef is sold by the pound. Top gainers are always a good thing. I like your calf. Good luck with him. (clapping)

No, not full sibs, but both are by SB and out of simmy cows.

My prayers go out to the family. This forum has lost a very exceptional young man. I will miss him.  Earl

I am asking  this question about two brothers, Ground Zero and Nuttin-But-Buisness. In your experience, is one better than the other for producing good females? Is there a big difference? I personally like Ground Zero a little better, but I have friends who insist that Nutt-N-But is the better...

I have seen a few calves from Analyze This. They make excellent feeding steers. Very good quality, just not as powerful as a Heat Wave, but much more useful. Daughters seem to make good cows. I have heard that semen is getting scarse. Analyze This died a couple of years ago.

The board seems a little slow right now, blame it on summe I guess. I have heard a few rumors that clones may be banned from some shows. I don't know if this is a fact, or is even being discussed for that matter, but I would be interested in all of your thoughts on this. My belief is that...

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I'm kinda old and stiff, but still able to get up on the soap box. If you believe that show cattle are not in a state of change you are being deceived. I have watched a lot of things change since the 1950's, and I'm sure they changed before that. To say that we are not going to change things up...

The absolute best part about getting older is grandchildren. Had I known how much fun it would be, I might have tried to have them first.