what to breed smooth sailing heifer to?

[smenck]

We have a heifer out of an Ali cow and by Smooth Sailing. Any suggestions on what to breed her to? Looking for calving ease, shes a little on flighty side. Needs cleaning up in the neck and shes a little sickle hocked. Any addvice?

 

[CAB]

IMHO sell her and buy a more maternally bred heifer. Between myself and a cousin we kept 8 of them that calved last spring and the remaining amount between both of our herds is zero. 7 out of the 8 just didn't produce enough milk to raise a good calf and the 8th one was flighty and too small for me. Just think that with all of the money & time that it takes to develop one that you would be smarter to go and make the best deal you can find with a more maternal heifer. My $.02 worth.

 

[smenck]

Thanks for your advice, I think we're going to take it and ship her as soon as we get her a little more finished. Thanks.