cowboy_nyk said:A 60lb birth weight and 600lb weaning weight are not acceptable in my situation, but I'm sure some of you farther south would never use a 90lb BW 900lb WW angus bull either. The breed is large enough in numbers to accommodate both. I don't see why that's a bad thing?
-XBAR- said:cowboy_nyk said:A 60lb birth weight and 600lb weaning weight are not acceptable in my situation, but I'm sure some of you farther south would never use a 90lb BW 900lb WW angus bull either. The breed is large enough in numbers to accommodate both. I don't see why that's a bad thing?
Those cattle likely have the same genetic performance- difference being environment..ie feed.
I have a hard time believing there are any british calves that can gain over 4.3lbs a day ((900-90)/205) on roughage.