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What is the best bull to breed to angus cows?
A popular choice for breeding with Angus cows is a Charolais bull. Charolais bulls are known for producing calves with good growth rates and carcass quality, which complements the Angus breed well. Other suitable breeds for crossbreeding with Angus cows include Hereford and Simmental.
How old does a bull quit breeding?
This will depend on the individual bull, the breed, how heavily he was used and what kind of footing he was working on. A well-maintained bull with good genetics and good conformation kept on solid, non-skid footing can be used for breeding for 10-12 years. However, most bulls are kept for 5-8 years before either better genetics can be brought in or his knees and back give out.
What would be a good cross with a beefmaster red angus cow?
Are you referring to a Beefmaster-Red Angus cross cow or either Beefmaster or Red Angus? If the former, a continental breed such as Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental or Charolais would be a good breed to put on this cross. If the latter, a good bull to put on a Beefmaster would likely be, once again, a Continental breed, or a distant British breed like Hereford. For Red Angus, you can't beat a Hereford over an RA to get a red-baldy.
How big is a bull when you should stop breeding it?
Size doesn't matter in this scenario. A bull will reach is terminal (or mature) weight by the time he reaches 3 to 4 years of age, and can continue to be used for breeding, as long as he's got good fertility and libido, and doesn't challenge the owner in any way, for up to 15 years of age.
What is angus bull confirmation?
Conformation in Angus bulls or in any breeding bulls for that matter is the ideal body structure that makes that bull enable to travel, breed, and efficiently maintain his body condition and convert feed to muscle and/or fat. Cattle producers judge conformation according to breeding ability, body structure, masculinity, scrotal circumference, leg and feet structure, depth in the barrel, heart girth, and hip/loins, and overall balance. A bull that appears well balanced has equal amount of muscle on his forequarters as his back quarters, in other words if you draw a rectangle around the bull (when you are facing him sideways), the rectangle should be just that: a rectangle, not a tetrahedron some other irregular shape. A bull with good depth (roundness in the rib-cage, gut and loin area) is the sign of a bull that will sire daughters with the ability to hold large or average-size calves. Depth is also a sign of siring sons that will flesh out easily and have carcasses with plenty of meat on them. A bull also that has a lot of depth is able to have good lung and heart capacity, as well as gut capacity when consuming forages to maintain his condition. A bull that does not have good depth tends to not flesh out easily, and looses condition quickly. Feet and legs are the most important things a producer looks for. Sound feet indicate a bull that can bear his weight on his back legs and feet without wearing them out quickly. Hocks and cannon bones and pasterns that are in their natural positions indicate good leg structure; all four feet should be facing forward, not sideways or turned in. Back legs should be straight, not have the feet being pigeon-toed or splay-footed. They shouldn't be post-legged either, with the hocks at a straighter angle than naturally intended. The pasterns are also important: weak pasterns make the bull's back feet appear sickle-hocked because the angle from the base of the hoof to the dewclaw is too great. The angle of the pasterns should be in line with the hocks, not angled outwards. The angle of the hooves are important too: too flat-footed has the bull walking flat footed; too tippy-toed is also bad. Front legs should have the knees straight and not buck-kneed or calf-kneed, nor bow-legged. A bull with good feet should be able to have the back foot print land neatly in the front foot print, with no waddling or clicking of the back hooves to the front hooves, legs swinging out or in too much, or anything like that. Scrotal circumference indicates the amount of sperm a bull is able to produce and ejaculate into the cow. Testicles that are too small will not produce enough sperm to produce viable offspring. No fat goblets should be found in the scrotum nor in the epididimus tract running from the testicles into the body cavity. Any fat in the scrotum warms up the testicles to the point where sperm are endangered: sperm that are too warm end up either dead or with abnormal structures, which prohibits their ability to travel to the egg of the cow in the uterus. Masculinity is an indicator of several things: fertility, libido, and ability to sire feminine daughters. Masculinity is indicated by the hump grown on the neck of the bull, as well as the muscle in the shoulders and the bully-look of the head. Good muscling all over the body of the bull is also an indication of good masculinity. A bull should look like a bull in order to be deemed able to service a producer's cows. Any bull that looks like a cow or steer but has testicles and a penis is never advised to be used: the best use for a bull like that is for filling the freezer. Body structure of a good bull should meet the following: good top-line (straight and long, not roach-backed or curved in), good depth, good feet, small head, good sheath (not hanging down or pendulous), good loin area, and overall balance and masculinity. Breeding ability is determined by a breeding soundness exam (BBSE) by a qualified veterinarian and scrotal circumference.
What is the best bull to breed to angus cows?
A popular choice for breeding with Angus cows is a Charolais bull. Charolais bulls are known for producing calves with good growth rates and carcass quality, which complements the Angus breed well. Other suitable breeds for crossbreeding with Angus cows include Hereford and Simmental.
What is a good weight to put angus heifers to the bull for breeding?
Your heifers weight should be 60% of the cow herd's. But, they should also be around 15 months of age, though a couple months plus or minus isn't going to hurt either.
What happens to a young bull from a dairy heard?
A young bull might either be kept for breeding purposes if he comes from a line with good to great genetics, sold as a breeding bull to other dairy farms, or castrated and fed until slaughter. Some younger bull calves are slaughtered as veal or baby beef, but most are raised in feedlots or stocker operations for beef.
How old does a bull quit breeding?
This will depend on the individual bull, the breed, how heavily he was used and what kind of footing he was working on. A well-maintained bull with good genetics and good conformation kept on solid, non-skid footing can be used for breeding for 10-12 years. However, most bulls are kept for 5-8 years before either better genetics can be brought in or his knees and back give out.
How do you pick beef bulls?
When choosing a bull for breeding you will want to choose a bull that is long and has a strong set of feet and legs. You will want to look for a bull that is wide in chest and muscle for feed consumption. If you are able to view the bulls before buying, you will want to see that the scrotum is large and straight. It is important that bulls are not too big to breed your cows or heifers. A bull with strong muscling and beef characteristics will be a better choice over one that does not. Check out the related question below on selecting an Angus bull (this question is very similar and relevant to the selection of any other beef bull). The conformation question is also highly relevant to picking out a good herd bull.
What would be a good cross with a beefmaster red angus cow?
Are you referring to a Beefmaster-Red Angus cross cow or either Beefmaster or Red Angus? If the former, a continental breed such as Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental or Charolais would be a good breed to put on this cross. If the latter, a good bull to put on a Beefmaster would likely be, once again, a Continental breed, or a distant British breed like Hereford. For Red Angus, you can't beat a Hereford over an RA to get a red-baldy.
How big is a bull when you should stop breeding it?
Size doesn't matter in this scenario. A bull will reach is terminal (or mature) weight by the time he reaches 3 to 4 years of age, and can continue to be used for breeding, as long as he's got good fertility and libido, and doesn't challenge the owner in any way, for up to 15 years of age.
Is bremer and angus a good cross?
Bremer and Angus cattle can make a good cross due to their complementary traits. Bremer cattle are known for their robustness and adaptability, while Angus cattle are prized for their meat quality and marbling. This cross can result in offspring that possess good growth rates, fertility, and meat characteristics, making them appealing for commercial beef production. However, the success of this cross may also depend on specific breeding goals and environmental conditions.
What is macgyvers real name?
His first name is finally revealed in Good Knight MacGyver (Season 7) as it turns out to be Angus- a name he is not entirely pleased with.
What breed of bull would be good to cross with corriente heifers?
Angus, Red Angus, Texas Longhorn, Hereford, Shorthorn, Red Poll, Devon, Galloway, or any other British breed that will put more muscle and growth in the calves but keep them small for the heifers to calve out.
What is the best to eat steer or bull or heifer?
All are just as good to eat as the other. Steers are more popular to be eaten because they're not needed for the breeding herd.
What is angus bull confirmation?
Conformation in Angus bulls or in any breeding bulls for that matter is the ideal body structure that makes that bull enable to travel, breed, and efficiently maintain his body condition and convert feed to muscle and/or fat. Cattle producers judge conformation according to breeding ability, body structure, masculinity, scrotal circumference, leg and feet structure, depth in the barrel, heart girth, and hip/loins, and overall balance. A bull that appears well balanced has equal amount of muscle on his forequarters as his back quarters, in other words if you draw a rectangle around the bull (when you are facing him sideways), the rectangle should be just that: a rectangle, not a tetrahedron some other irregular shape. A bull with good depth (roundness in the rib-cage, gut and loin area) is the sign of a bull that will sire daughters with the ability to hold large or average-size calves. Depth is also a sign of siring sons that will flesh out easily and have carcasses with plenty of meat on them. A bull also that has a lot of depth is able to have good lung and heart capacity, as well as gut capacity when consuming forages to maintain his condition. A bull that does not have good depth tends to not flesh out easily, and looses condition quickly. Feet and legs are the most important things a producer looks for. Sound feet indicate a bull that can bear his weight on his back legs and feet without wearing them out quickly. Hocks and cannon bones and pasterns that are in their natural positions indicate good leg structure; all four feet should be facing forward, not sideways or turned in. Back legs should be straight, not have the feet being pigeon-toed or splay-footed. They shouldn't be post-legged either, with the hocks at a straighter angle than naturally intended. The pasterns are also important: weak pasterns make the bull's back feet appear sickle-hocked because the angle from the base of the hoof to the dewclaw is too great. The angle of the pasterns should be in line with the hocks, not angled outwards. The angle of the hooves are important too: too flat-footed has the bull walking flat footed; too tippy-toed is also bad. Front legs should have the knees straight and not buck-kneed or calf-kneed, nor bow-legged. A bull with good feet should be able to have the back foot print land neatly in the front foot print, with no waddling or clicking of the back hooves to the front hooves, legs swinging out or in too much, or anything like that. Scrotal circumference indicates the amount of sperm a bull is able to produce and ejaculate into the cow. Testicles that are too small will not produce enough sperm to produce viable offspring. No fat goblets should be found in the scrotum nor in the epididimus tract running from the testicles into the body cavity. Any fat in the scrotum warms up the testicles to the point where sperm are endangered: sperm that are too warm end up either dead or with abnormal structures, which prohibits their ability to travel to the egg of the cow in the uterus. Masculinity is an indicator of several things: fertility, libido, and ability to sire feminine daughters. Masculinity is indicated by the hump grown on the neck of the bull, as well as the muscle in the shoulders and the bully-look of the head. Good muscling all over the body of the bull is also an indication of good masculinity. A bull should look like a bull in order to be deemed able to service a producer's cows. Any bull that looks like a cow or steer but has testicles and a penis is never advised to be used: the best use for a bull like that is for filling the freezer. Body structure of a good bull should meet the following: good top-line (straight and long, not roach-backed or curved in), good depth, good feet, small head, good sheath (not hanging down or pendulous), good loin area, and overall balance and masculinity. Breeding ability is determined by a breeding soundness exam (BBSE) by a qualified veterinarian and scrotal circumference.
