Matertal Breeding Options?

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Sparty-On

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Have a 2005 model who is a Hannibal x Meyer. She is a more moderate framed cow, but stout and well made, also a heck of a milker. I am looking to grow my very small herd and if by chance she throws a heifer next year, I would like to keep it. So, I am looking for suggestions on what bull to use. Any breed or crossbred ideas welcome. Looking for her to grow into a club calf producer as well. Thanks.
 

Chap

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since she is a hannibal, i would stay away from doubling up on WMW genetics.  Go for something outcross with no power plant in the pedigree.  initial ideas would be Shiver, Chill Factor, Hairy Bear, Jigsaw, or a clean Irish Whiskey derivative.
 

bart22

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Sparty-On said:
Have a 2005 model who is a Hannibal x Meyer. She is a more moderate framed cow, but stout and well made, also a heck of a milker. I am looking to grow my very small herd and if by chance she throws a heifer next year, I would like to keep it. So, I am looking for suggestions on what bull to use. Any breed or crossbred ideas welcome. Looking for her to grow into a club calf producer as well. Thanks.

I'm going to recommend Special Resreve. He's a clean Whiskey son that will add hair, bone, and body. Also, he is very sound and his first calves seem to have plenty flex. His mother was a popular Angus champion in OK and is making a great cow, so I'd say he'll make very maternal females. 
 

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