SASH - About the hair thing. I own Galloway and Welsh Blacks because I', darn well jealous. Lost most of mine in my 30's
As far as the cattle - Both breeds have been promoted for their hardiness and do-ability for years. Seems we have attracted folks with minimal input on their minds. Thus when time come to sell calves some look a little rough. Feed these cattle as well as the continental folks do and you will find the hair a benefit rather than a detraction in the sale ring.
Sell them when they look good. was a motto I lived by up until our marketing plan kicked in. Still works for the purebred stock, mind you.
I would lastly say that crossbreeding does take some hair off, especially with continental breeds like Limousin, Gelbvieh, Tarentais, Charlais, etc.
As far as the cattle - Both breeds have been promoted for their hardiness and do-ability for years. Seems we have attracted folks with minimal input on their minds. Thus when time come to sell calves some look a little rough. Feed these cattle as well as the continental folks do and you will find the hair a benefit rather than a detraction in the sale ring.
Sell them when they look good. was a motto I lived by up until our marketing plan kicked in. Still works for the purebred stock, mind you.
I would lastly say that crossbreeding does take some hair off, especially with continental breeds like Limousin, Gelbvieh, Tarentais, Charlais, etc.
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