Since you mentioned that she needs sized down a little, I could recommend a bull that will sire low BW, power, softness, soundness, eye appeal, hair, consistency, extreme docility, etc., but...
...despite the fact that I have frame scored several of his 1/2 blood offspring consistently in the frame 4 - 5 range out of frame 5-6 cows (I would guess that this is due to heterosis), including a 13.5 month old son who frame scored a 5+ today out of probably a frame 6 dam, some person is likely going to say that he is way too small.
...another person might say that I am just trying to sell semen on my own bull, even though as of 5/23/11, we now only have 146 straws of it left (maybe less if my partner has sold any in the past few days) before it's completely gone, we have decided NOT to collect him anymore & we will likely be completely sold out by the end of the summer or so unless we decide to jack the price up sky high on the last 50-100 straws. I don't overly care if I sell it to anybody on this board or not, as I've had a plenty good enough market for it as it is. Was told that a daughter sold in Texas for $7,000+ last fall & his calves dominated at several shows, including the National Show, in 2010/2011, so selling his semen isn't too much of a problem. But, yes, I do own part semen rights on him & yes, I do enjoy the profits from selling his semen. However, I really do think that he's an awfully good bull, who sires some awfully good show calves & I think that he works very well on bigger framed cattle that need to be sized down a few inches.
...somebody else might say why not use an OCC bull or a Duff bull, etc., if you want to go in the smaller framed Angus direction. You certainly could, but while there may be one or more out there, I have never seen an Angus bull who will consistently sire the amount of hair that this bull sires. Also, the Angus Association doesn't have percentage registries for their offspring like this bull's breed does nor does the Angus Association offer open shows for percentage breeding cattle & steers at Houston, Star of Texas, Denver, KC, Louisville, NILE, etc.
Compared to a composite bull, this bull will give a you a true F1, which should mean more consitency, more heterosis, etc., not to mention a really good chance at a very nice smokey steer, bull or heifer & the calf should be really easy on your cow. Anyway, I don't really want to be the cause of another 5-8 page thread, but I do think that he would work well & you asked for suggestions... so, if you are interested in learning more or interested in seeing pics of other offspring, etc., you can email me at
[email protected]. If you are not, then no big deal... I'll bow out. I will say this, if you are not interested in my bull, I would personally be looking at a purebred bull for her or maybe a true F1 & not a multi-breed composite, but that is JMHO.
With all that said, it all really depends upon what you want to do & what you think is the best direction for you, because there are several good options available... I just think that this is 1 of them.
