ABC's

[DFSC]

I know that not many people on this board deal with Americans, but I thought I would give this a shot. I have three PB Brahman cattle that I want to breed to get steers that will qualify for ABC classes here in Texas. What would y'all recommend?? They will be having their first calves in January. These Brahmans are stout and sound and I think they will have the potential to make some nice steers. I would like to stick with easier calving bulls.

Thank you in advance!

Jordan

 

[doublestuff]

If you can get a hold of John nagelin and get some CHILI PEPPER SEMEN THEN THAT WOULD BE THE WAY TO GO. Last 2 hou champions and last yrs San Antone champion were out of him and he has placed many more using that bull on Brahman cows.

 

[DFSC]

What kind of bull is Chili Pepper? Where is John located? Thank you for the information doublestuff!

 

[TexasHeat]

Paddy O' Malley works really well.

 

[JSchroeder]

http://www.naegelinshowsteers.com/Sires.html

Just FYI, you don't use that bull based on the picture, you use him based on his track record.

 

[qbcattle]

That bull is not much to look at, but has seriously only had a handful of calves out of Johnny's cows that have not placed at a major...pretty impressive. But the calves u will get I would run brahman before ABC.

 

[DFSC]

Thank you everyone for all of your help! I've already sent an e-mail =)

 

[DFSC]

I've never actually raised american's for show. Do you want them born in Dec.-Jan. for major's? I'm located in Texas.

Thanks!

Jordan

 

[steermomintx]

Totally agree with the posts above!!  I also think you are on the right track for calving dates in Dec. and Jan.  I think we live in the same area and you would for sure have a potential customer here!!  ;D  Good luck!!  We are going to breed probably about 5 cows to Chili Pepper this go around.

 

[rackranch]

I agree, you will prolly to breed the brahman down one more time to get ABC..ie, 25% brahman 75% maine... but the brahman has a class as well..

That bull is not much to look at, but has seriously only had a handful of calves out of Johnny's cows that have not placed at a major...pretty impressive. But the calves u will get I would run brahman before ABC.

 

[DFSC]

Thank you everyone for the advice! This is why I love this site  (thumbsup)