Easy calving Breeds

[kpb]

I don't have anything worthwhile to add to this topic except one thing. Grassfarmer mentioned Salers a few posts back. This breed seems to be struggling to make a lasting impression in Canada but I will say one thing for them, based on my experience,--you can't kill a Salers calf with a post. I mean they may not be the biggest newborns in the world but they sure are tough. I don't run any purebreds of any breed--I like the baldies the best cuz they're tough too. But I calved out some Salers calves several years ago in the worst weather you'll see and they lived like stink.


kpb

[grassfarmer]

kpb, That's a negative comment about not being able to kill Saler calves with a post - After last years cow attack I will only work with types that you can at least stun with a post!
It's surprising how perceptive cows are - I'd never been afraid of cows before but now I must have a slight, but unintentional hesitation when approaching new calved cows and some of them know it! Now I understand why some of the young workers we had in Scotland seemed to get picked on by certain cows that never bothered me - the cows must detect a slight fear in a person.

[cswilson]

If Saler could of got the disposition thing figured out they would of become a big player-they are great footed cattle also. Not all of them are wild but the bad ones are BAD ACTORS-the few breeders that are left have done a pretty good job of eliminating the bad ones. When I worked for Hunt's at Endiang we had some cows off Vailliant the first Saler import-they'd darn sure chase you down a gopher hole.

[coppertop]

Protective mamas come in various breeds, usually those calves never become lunch for a coyote !!!

[ALLFARMER]

Thanks guys!!

Sorry I couldn't get back sooner 6000km's/week cuts into my spare time.

[coppertop]

And I thought I put on miles !! Easy to see why you need easy calving bulls/females and most importantly why you need a GOOD WIFE !!!!