ext 2

[aj]

I saw EXT's clone in the ABS semen book. spring 2015 book.

 

[knabe]

In the defect section right?


I saw the section reserved for you is still empty.

 

[knabe]

http://issuu.com/absglobalinc/docs/absbeefsiredirectoryspring2015/57

 

[aj]

I guess the photo I saw was of the original bull.

 

[mark tenenbaum]

EXTs genetic defect was temperament-wouldnt touch him with a welders glove O0

 

[b_kackley]

I'll second that. I worked at a place that had 50 direct daughters. They were one big group of nut jobs. All seemed to have extra fuzz on the edges of their ears with a brown ting to it. After working there and using a shovel to keep them out of the back of the truck there is no ext in any of our cattle. PSYCHO

 

[Tyler]

Our vet used quite a bit of EXT and the daughters made the Limis from 20 years ago look like puppy dogs.  What was he known for besides the bad disposition of his progeny?

 

[GoWyo]

He is a cow maker.  Once the wild ones are culled, the rest generally make good cows.  Their best place probably isn't around a farm, but they will take care of business on a range situation, which is where they excel.  Some of my best cows have EXT as the maternal grand sire and their dispositions have been excellent.

 

[Medium Rare]

He is a cow maker.  Once the wild ones are culled, the rest generally make good cows.  Their best place probably isn't around a farm, but they will take care of business on a range situation, which is where they excel.  Some of my best cows have EXT as the maternal grand sire and their dispositions have been excellent.

As you mentioned, EXT made a big chunk of his living on the range.  I really don't know how many semen tanks of EXT I helped empty into cows in the western dakotas, but all those guys wanted cows who could take care of themselves and bring in a calf without supervision, which often times comes with a little spunk.

"They spit calves mid stride". "I only need to see them 3 or 4 times a year".  They run this place, I just pay the bills". Every ranch had their own line, but it was clear he was giving them exactly what they wanted.  I wouldn't be surprised if quite a few of the commercial guys restock with his genetics for another shot of cows they feel will work just like they did last time around.

 

[all.thumbs]

We have a direct daughter that is gentle.  We can give shots in the lot without putting her in a chute.  At 17, flushed 13 eggs.

 

[b_kackley]

I will say they are not all bad tempered, just most of them. His calves were hardy came small and did grow and perform well. He also was a carcass improver. If he is back in the pedigree a couple of generations i wouldn't be scared of him, I just know my personal experience was not a good one. I want my cows to protect their calves, just not cave in the side of a truck bed or mash a bale rack to get me. I do see your point of how out on the range with little supervision they would be OK.