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CATTLE TALK SUPPLY Exotic, English and American breed cattle all offer advantages, but the bull for your operation is the one that best fits your production and marketing goals. Always remember, EPD’s are not equal across each breed, and the results will vary depending on the cow herd and hybrid vigor. However, EPD’s are a very valuable tool to utilize in bull selection with the performance goals of the herd in mind. If assistance is needed in evaluating EPD’s, please do not hesitate to call a United Ag Beef Specialist. See the box below for contact information. We are always ready to help. To answer the original question: “What bull should you breed to your F1 tiger stripe?” My answer is simple: Whatever bull or bulls meet your herd’s needs. Exotic, English and American breed cattle all offer advantages, but the bull for your operation is the one that best fits your production and marketing goals. United Ag Beef Cattle Specialists Bunge Halla [phone] [email protected] Michelle Popek [phone] [email protected] Michael Grahmann [phone] [email protected] Casey Henly [phone] [email protected] This time, every time Liver flukes don’t take a break, and neither do we. We offer a full line of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance available in Texas backed by the USDA Common Crop Insurance (CCI) • Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) Drought • Yield Protection • Revenue Protection PO Box 789 C.A. Laslie 2004 N. Wharton St. 979.320.4808 El Campo, TX 77437 Office: 979.543.5511 Fax: [phone] Pat Gann Marek 979.332.2010 27