Best investment, 4 yr old cow or 3 full sib embryos

[dutch pride]

If you were looking for a female to add to your herd and could get a 4yr old cow or 3 full sib embryos for the same money, which would you do and why?

DLZ

 

[r2scott]

The cow because you will only get 1 of the three maybe 2 of the embryos to take.  The embryos unless sexed may be bulls and there is no guartee that the full sibs will be as good as the 4 yr female.  The 4yr old you can flush and get all the eggs you want.  Thats just my opinion and i would like to hear others.

 

[Davis Shorthorns]

The cow because you will only get 1 of the three maybe 2 of the embryos to take.  The embryos unless sexed may be bulls and there is no guartee that the full sibs will be as good as the 4 yr female.  The 4yr old you can flush and get all the eggs you want.  Thats just my opinion and i would like to hear others.

+1 (thumbsup)

 

[firesweepranch]

The cow because you will only get 1 of the three maybe 2 of the embryos to take.  The embryos unless sexed may be bulls and there is no guartee that the full sibs will be as good as the 4 yr female.  The 4yr old you can flush and get all the eggs you want.  Thats just my opinion and i would like to hear others.

+2 (thumbsup)

 

[COWgirls]

Agree with those who have already posted.

 

[ALTSIMMY 79]

COW ! Embryos are a gamble over a live animal just coming into her best years. Thats a no brainer lol !

 

[Okotoks]

I agree, definitely the cow (thumbsup)

 

[SmithNorthside]

The cow all the way (thumbsup) <rock>

 

[dutch pride]

OK; seems everyone agrees the cow is the best deal, so my next question would be; What are the embryos worth? Half the value of the cow? More or less? Thoughts?

Thanks again for everyones opinions,

DLZ

 

[bryan6807]

depends on the cows track record. most embryos will run anywhere from $150-$400/egg for cows that produce good calves, if you are buying out of a big auction like the frozen gold, then expect to shell out a lot of money (over 1k/egg)