I appreciate your opinions.
I would like to invite you to go see Lutrick's Black Magic in person. He is currently located at REI in Stillwater, Ok. The number to REI is 405-377-8037. I agree that maternal genetics are extremely important, that is why I have so much confidence in Lutrick's Black Magic. He is backed by a phenomenal angus cow that I feel is the reason behind his consistency, not to mention the Epinal/Cunia on the bottom side of Eyes on The Money. I didn't mean to give the wrong impression when I posted how much the semen sold for, I was simply replying to a question. I agree that semen prices do not determine the quality of a bull. However, most bulls are promoted before they ever have a calf on the ground. I think when people see positive results it increases their confidence in a bull, thus the increase in semen prices. You are correct that Heat Wave and Meyer(both good bulls) semen prices have increased over time, those bulls have done a great job and produced good calves. People have developed a confidence in those bulls. I have seen Lutrick's Black Magic work on several types and quality levels of cows. If you are ever in the area I would love for you to stop by and take a look through our cow herd, you are welcome any time. There will be more Lutrick's Black Magic calves on the ground this spring, I would like to get your opinion on them. I honestly could not have been more pleased with his first calf crop, and those who saw the calves in person seemed to be impressed as well. Being located in central NM is one piece to the puzzle as to why I have decided to limit the semen supply on Lutrick's Black Magic. I have extreme confidence in him and his offspring, and after the public's response to his first calf crop, we hope people will come back to us to see those hard to find Lutrick's Black Magic calves. Just a guy trying to earn his place in a very competitive market.
Thanks,
Shane Lutrick