My new show calf (pics).

[Telos]

I just need some professional opinions. It has already won some local shows. Please, don't be shy. I really need to know if it has potential.  Haven't quite figured out if it is a heifer or steer yet. One judge said, he would like to see it be a little flatter in its' muscle shape, but thought it was very correct. The other judge said it was a very unique calf but needed more hair.

 

[GoWyo]

You sure he hasn't been aired?  I would like to see him carry down into the hock just a touch more.  Also maybe some more finish.  Looks about the right frame size for a show steer though.

 

[Doc]

Telos, you must be getting old. I think you got the picture from your prize winning hog mixed up with your calf. Anxious to see the pics of your new show calf.!!!!

 

[Telos]

Telos, you must be getting old. I think you got the picture from your prize winning hog mixed up with your calf. Anxious to see the pics of your new show calf.!!!!

I did raise Yorks. Do you think it might be a crossbreed?

 

[rocknmranch]

I think the clip job is the best I have seen. Really shows all the mostt important attributes of the animal. You just might be up with the ranking of show jock, or hair jock, or whatever the term is.
(look really hard you will see what I am saying)

 

[Silver]

That calf has the double muscled gene which means that every single muscle in his body is enlarged. That isn't too bad until you think about his heart, lungs, and everything else. If I was you I wouldn't have anything to do with that type of  calf. He will probably only live to be about 4 years old. I would bet that he had to be delivered c section. Also how well can he walk because I have seen some that barely can. Was he being shown in a belgium blue class because if he was in a class with regular calves he should go straight to the bottom. Cool looking calf, but big big problems.

 

[ROMAX]

Ain't nothin wrong with BELGIAN BLUES,The crossbreds around here bring a premium(obviosly not for showsteers)

 

[DL]

. He will probably only live to be about 4 years old, its just the same as a human mongoloid.

That is an uncalled for rude ignorant comment

 

[farmboy]

That calf has the double muscled gene which means that every single muscle in his body is enlarged. That isn't too bad until you think about his heart, lungs, and everything else. If I was you I wouldn't have anything to do with that type of  calf. He will probably only live to be about 4 years old, its just the same as a human mongoloid. I would bet that he had to be delivered c section. Also how well can he walk because I have seen some that barely can. Was he being shown in a belgium blue class because if he was in a class with regular calves he should go straight to the bottom. Cool looking calf, but big big problems.

FYI This whole thread is a joke ...

 

[Silver]

I just don't  want anybody to get any Ideas about it, but here watch this video and see for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhwgf2vmNfU&feature=related

 

[Telos]

My intention was to have a little fun. Seems to be turning in a different direction which might be a plus. Liked the National Geographic video.

 

[farmboy]

I would eat one  <beer> Double muscling makes the muscle fibers more dense and tender, not to mention very lean meat.

 

[Silver]

they might be good to eat but they are a nightmare. Each and every calf has to be c sectioned. Almost all maternal characteristics of the breed have been removed as well. I guess they would be good to eat though. I wonder what the yield grade and marbling score would be. Probably wouldn't even have a kph at all.

 

[dori36]

My intention was to have a little fun. Seems to turning in a different direction which might be a plus. Liked the National Geographic video.

I think it was 'lots' of fun, Telos.  I was going to opine that the York/Piedmontese cross has great potential to feed the world if one can find a big enough recip to deliver it!!  Never mind the grouches who didn't get it! 

 

[dori36]

That calf has the double muscled gene which means that every single muscle in his body is enlarged. That isn't too bad until you think about his heart, lungs, and everything else. If I was you I wouldn't have anything to do with that type of  calf. He will probably only live to be about 4 years old, its just the same as a human mongoloid. I would bet that he had to be delivered c section. Also how well can he walk because I have seen some that barely can. Was he being shown in a belgium blue class because if he was in a class with regular calves he should go straight to the bottom. Cool looking calf, but big big problems.

I think most everyone on the Planet realizes that it's a double muscled, probably a Piedmontese or cross.  It's just a fun thread/joke.  BTW, most people refer to "Mongoloids" today as "Down Syndrome" and double muscling isn't one of the traits.

 

[Silver]

I meant that both double muscling and down syndrome are both gene mutations. Guess it wasn't a very good comparison. And that calf is definitely a Belgium Blue. I just get real fired up when about anyone purpousely breading for a fault in genetic makeup.

 

[farmboy]

: : :

I prescribe you chill pills, don't mix with laxatives though  O0

 

[Silver]

do they come in bulk or else I'd go broke

 

[shortyjock89]

I meant that both double muscling and down syndrome are both gene mutations. Guess it wasn't a very good comparison. And that calf is definitely a Belgium Blue. I just get real fired up when about anyone purpousely breading for a fault in genetic makeup.

Then why isn't it blue?

It's a Piedmontese.

 

[Silver]

http://www.got-big.de/Blog/myostatin.jpg
Belgium Blue
http://www.gemqual.org/images/gqpiedmontese.gif
Piedmontese

Now seriously which one does it look more like?