Is it safe

[ty378]

Would it be ok to breed a yearling heifer to sav net worth with sexed semen?

 

[Till-Hill]

I asked same question few weeks ago when getting semen order together. Net Worth sexed at $20 is very worth the money. 90% chance of a heifer calf and I think 90% chance you would be ok. 10% chance may be an issue. I am undecided yet on if I will go that route....

 

[cowboy_nyk]

I have bred heifers to Net Worth before.  I've never had any problems.  Keep in mind that I was only breeding Purebred Angus heifers.  On a crossbred, especially anything Simmental or Charolais, there would be a higher probability of issues. Use at your own discretion I guess...

I will say that the sexed semen is probably worth a try.  We have about 50 daughters of Net Worth in production and they are all awesome cows.  Docility is my only issue with them.

 

[lightnin4]

Out of registered Angus cows we have had Net Worth calves born weighing from 76-100 lbs.

 

[cowman 52]

Go on and breed the heifer, just don't let her go over.

 

[stithka]

Please do not use Net Worth on heifers.  The EPD's are generally very accurate.  I have numerous NW females and love them as cows.  I would not risk a larger BW calf when there are other numerous sexed semen options.