One thing I havent learned, that I want to learn

[Show Steaks]

What is something you want to learn that you haent quite got the answer to?

my question is how do you judge frame score? how can you tell a 5 from a  6 or a 6,5.....my sizes range from tiny, moderate, normal, and large, the occasionally giant(oneils expedition and holstien bulls). I would like to become more specific and use the proper terms when evaluating cattle
if anyone could give me some pointers that would be much appreciated

Andrew

 

[stkrdge]

go by height of the hip from the ground and weight.

 

[Telos]

Frame is measured by a measuring device and not your eye. Some people may be better at guessing but your eye is not an accurate tool.

 

[simtal]

IMO, frame score is way over blown.  If they look too big, then they're too big or vise versa.  These shows that carry this on the sheet is pointless.

 

[Show Steaks]

very true, one persons ideal frame score is not always another....i have noticied this alot with my transition from commercial feedlot cattelman to clubby breeder

 

[ploughshare]

Agreed.  Frame score is subject.  The western cattle I have purchased have been higher framed and harder doing.  Eastern cattle seem too small.  Give me an efficient6 frame and I am happy.