Herd Management
the smaller cattle averaged 38
to 40 inches at the hip at fall
weaning, thus an average frame
score of 2.6; the larger cattle as
calves were 43 to 44 inches at
the hip, a frame score of 4.9.
As time passed, the moderately
framed cows were called “beef”
and the smaller-framed cows
were called “range.” I would
imagine that some internal
bias was involved in calling the
medium-framed cows “beef,” but
that should come as no surprise.
And in keeping with the original
objective to develop a herd
of smaller cows for grazing on
the range research project at
the center, the smaller cows
seemed to simply fit the “range,”
or grass-based concepts, better.
I guess, for many, suggesting
a frame score 2.6 cow would
be called “beef” would seem
inappropriate. At least an
occasional raised eyebrow
would suggest that. And yes,
I must admit, I, too, would
shake my head as the frame
2 to 3 would walk by.
Remember, the beef industry
depends on numerous
connective links from the
conception of the calf through
birth, growth, harvest and
fabrication all the way to the
end user. Keeping this process
in focus is not easy. Seedstock
breeders need to produce bulls
that commercial producers
can use to sustain a family
with income and yet leave
something for the next step.
The next step is the real
question. Just how big is the
step? How many steps does the
commercial producer leave for
someone else? Currently, the
beef producer has the option to
place more than 1,000 pounds
of carcass beef on the rail.
So just because you can, does
that mean you should? What
does the concept of not putting
a 1,000-pound carcass on the
TOP FLIGHT GENETICS
These two, homozygous polled, purebred bulls
are doing an outstanding job. There is still time
to order your semen for spring breeding.
LFLC CHECKING ACCOUNT 701C
CED: 15 BW: -1.3 WW: 81 YW: 114 MK: 22
CEM: 11 SC: 0.9 ST: 8 Doc: 26 YG: -0.25
CW: 31 REA: 0.51 MB: -0.07 FT: -0.05 $MTI: 53.82
Homozygous black, his offspring are topping sales
across the country with their blend of predictable
calving ease and superior growth, thickness and eye
appeal.
CHECKING ACCOUNT
SEMEN: $40
ROMN CADILLAC JACK 101C
CED: 3 BW: 2.1 WW: 72 YW: 104 MK: 33
CEM: 11 SC: 1.10 ST: 10 Doc: 10 YG: -0.26
CW: 32 REA: 0.79 MB: -0.24 FT: -0.06 $MTI: 45.09
CADILLAC JACK
The Jack sons were very popular in our bull sale.
They have an abundance of length and natural
muscle along with a balance of traits that makes
them valuable to any program.
SEMEN: $30
SYES ENCORE 315E (HB, HP, PB)
High Selling bull in our 2018 sale. Ranks in the top 1% for WW and CEM EPD’s, top 2% for
YW and top 4% for REA. Semen will be available, contact us.
COLE BUSINESSMAN 104B (B, HP, PB)
Sons are very popular with commercial cattlemen. Ranks in the top 2% for SC EPD, top 3%
for REA, top 10% for WW and top 15% for YW. Semen available for $30.
S ymens B rothers
SYES
Semen on all bulls but Encore is available
from LIMI Gene or Grassroots Genetics.
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