Opinions on this calf please

[thadlo]

Could I get some opinions on this little shorthorn - May born steer calf.  Thanks.

 

[mark tenenbaum]

Pretty nice calf to be a May-looks to have some lower 1/4 and correctness-whats he like from behind? O0

 

[thadlo]

Here he is from behind.  Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[knabe]

needs to be deeper fronted but looks good behind, nice set to his hocks.

hopefully some pro feeders will pop up what to do with him.

 

[vc]

Not to offend any of the SH breeders, but with the purebred SH steer you need to get him on full feed, as I was told by the breeder we work with  "you need to keep feed in front of the shorthorns." Start with a developer, something with 14 protein and around 3 fat, at about 6 to 7 months I would switch over to a feed with 11 to 12 protein and 4.5 fat. Work him up to 3 percent and daily exercise.

 

[cowman 52]

And wonder why in 3months he ain't growing and is too fat

 

[knabe]

Comments illustrate the art of feeding breeding choosing.

 

[thadlo]

So how would one feed this calf then for a late July/early Aug. end show date?  Thanks for the opinions everyone - keep them coming. 

 

[vc]

@ 500 - 600 pounds (when we bring them home) they go on this feed, it has worked for us for over 8 years as well as others
O.H. Kruse champions choice it is 11 % protein 4.5 % fat
We do select calves for fats.

 

[Freddy]

NICE LOOKING CALF ,them kind will sure work ....

 

[mark tenenbaum]

NICE LOOKING CALF ,them kind will sure work ....

  YOU GOT THAT RIGHT-thats a dam good 3 month old calf-even if he isnt black O0