Simangus VS Maine Angus

[sshelton]

Which cross is better for breeding club calfs?

 

[RankeCattleCo]

Both have their place and one isn't "better" than the other. Simmi's will you give you a touch more frame and bone because they are generally larger cattle. I believe straight Maine cows can work well in clubby production, you see a lot of winners with Maine dams.

 

[RyanChandler]

Those 'Maine' dams are really Maine- angus.

 

[sshelton]

So in your opinion the Simangus would probably be better for an embryo operation and the Maine angus for AI?

 

[RyanChandler]

If you take anything away - know that there is more variation within a breed than there is between them.  W/o seeing the individuals- we have no idea.

 

[RankeCattleCo]

If you take anything away - know that there is more variation within a breed than there is between them.  W/o seeing the individuals- we have no idea.

Exactly.

 

[sshelton]

Yes, I understand. It was more of a general question. I have a herd of very nice looking angus cows. Good size, great tops, nice feminine look to them. I am just worried about breeding, even the older ones, to a clubby bull and killing the cow with a huge calf. I was convinced the Simmental cross was the way to go but the more I study I see that the Maine has more of the look and seems to be just as good an option to increase the birthing ability of the cow.