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  1. J

    Where did you get your steer planet nickname????

    it seemed like a good idea at the time ;-) I was originally Ozraptor (a 65 million year old Australian dinosaur aka The Lizard of Oz), but then my computer died - lost all my logins and forgot I guess ;-)
  2. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    I guess so ;-) But he has good growth rates for a heifer's first calf ;-) His growth chart is here: http://www.linebrederica.com/midnight.html Regards Jack
  3. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    Hi folks - I have found a picture of Arrow Kaptain Midnight from an old Broken Arrow brochure, and have uploaded it fyi. My buest geuss is that he was about 19 months old at the time. The link is here: http://www.linebrederica.com/files/Midnight300dpi.jpg Regards Jack
  4. J

    Whats Missing

    How about grass?  ;D Regards Jack
  5. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    Hi again D36 If you want to send me the reg number or pedigree details of your cow, I am happy to add it into our database and see what comes up :-)  There are a lot of 'Erica-type' cows throughout the Angus breed I suspect as the Watson cattle were bred to be this.  The reason the genetics are...
  6. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    Hi AJ - I'm sorry i don't know much about cows, cept they have 4 legs and Moo - I am more comfortable with computers (that don't crash) databases and history. I don't think lowlines were 'developed' per se - they were the by-product of a single trait selection exercise that allowed a great...
  7. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    Thank you for the links - I did google Ohlde and found their site - will check the other one out now.  All Angus trace back to Old Jock and Beauty and probably all of Watson's and M'Combies cattle is some way to varying degrees - you may be surprised how many times.  The important thing is, to...
  8. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    Hi D36 Yes, it is the same animal.  He is still with Bell Brae Stud in Victoria. He is 13 years old this year and was used by both Bell Brae and BA last year. Regards Jack
  9. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    Yes ma'am Catastrophic computer failure = loss of logins Regards Jack - aka (Ozraptor - the Lizard of Oz)
  10. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    and from what I read, we are all glad you are back as well  (clapping) JR
  11. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    Hi AJ Shorthorns imported into North America circa 1783 Herefords entered circa 1817 Aberdeen-Angus circa 1873 Re: Does the Dunlouise Cortcy boy bull in the genetic horizons book goe to erica? I have not heard of this animal - if you can advise what of its breeding you know I can get back to...
  12. J

    Angus Pedigree containing 7000+ unique ancestors

    Hi folks,  I have just posted a list on our site of the 7001 animals we have identified in the pedigree of Broken Arrow Kaptain Midnight. The file is in PDF format (585 Kb) and can be downloaded from http://linebrederica.com/ We hope to finish out 'mapping'  by July by the time the bull turns...
  13. J

    ELECTION 08

    I don't spend a lot of time on politicians - it doesn't pay to encourage them IMHO However I always tend to side with the underdog, and have been amazed just how much Ron Paul has been ingored I'd vote for him, if only because he has stayed married to the same person for 51 years (today is...
  14. J

    A farmer's advice for the upcoming election!

    Classic one cowz. Am enjoying watching your election from afar.  Its a shame we don't hear more about Ron paul.  Not that its much to do with me, other than I just heard of a bull calf being named after him ;-) Peace (and Hi again) Jack Webmaster http://linebrederica.com/
  15. J

    Hi Folks - Long Time No See

    Greetings all Have finally gotten back online and am slowly catching up.  Howdy Red - sorry to hear about your down-time but it looks like you are on the mend.  Look forward to catching up with you all in due corse ;-) Off to read what I've missed Regards Jack Webmaster http://linebrederica.com/
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