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Carlson Cattle

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I was wondering what to breed my clubby cows to they are hairy bear, heatwave, and hannibull??? and also i have 3 heifers and they are heatwave, ali 2 and bojo?????
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leanbeef

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While it's true that occasionally you'll find pedigrees that "click" to create a sound mating, it's probably more important that we as breeders evaluate our cattle for what they are and breed accordingly. What are these females' positive attributes? What are their weaknesses? What do you want to improve with each mating? What are your production goals?...what do you intend to do with the calves? The answers to all these questions will help point you in some direction in regards to possible sires to use, and I think your calf crop will suit you a lot more than if you choose bulls that are randomly recommended based on popularity or because he worked for somebody else in a completely different breeding scenario.

I'm not trying to come down hard on you. I just don't think there is anybody who can answer that question based on the information you provided. Suggestions can be helpful, but they can also REALLY complicate your situation if you don't take into consideration where the suggestion is coming from.

Study your cow's type & kind, and think about what you would do to change the next generation, then look for a sire that can help steer the mating in that direction. And give yourself permission to make your own decisions! It's a great opportunity to learn to be a true cattle breeder.
 

Carlson Cattle

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The hairy bear cow is short and stalky the heatwave cow is tall and long with no middle the hannibull cow is very good tall and long with plenty of middle and all of the heifers are very good talll and long with good shape
 

mainecattlemother

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I- 80, BC Lookout, Predator, Rocky Balboa, Ali 2. If you like Simmental you could try something like Dream On, Grizzly, Ebony's Grand Master, Dream Catcher, or Make it Rain. 
 

easttex

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For your heifers I would go with SAV Brilliance for an angus, or Ebonys Grandmaster for Simmental. Also could use I-80 for the heifers or cows.
 

Carlson Cattle

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What would b the matchups you gave me the names but what wud b the best matchup for those bulls with my cows that i have  ???
 

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