Holstein Bulls

[Jdunn55]

I reckon cogent will be pleased...

 

[TheRanger]

I reckon cogent will be pleased...

How did you get on today

 

[Jdunn55]

How did you get on today

Pleased so far, haven't seen any of my results but jake has held well so fingers crossed all is good

 

[TheRanger]

How long until every bull in Cogents catalogue is a Captain son?

 

[dinderleat]

I’ve used captain quite heavily
And I’ve been using peace so herd PLI should jump a bit

 

[More to life]

I’ve used captain quite heavily
And I’ve been using peace so herd PLI should jump a bit

Jump or blow away

 

[FarmerWasty]

I’ve used captain quite heavily
And I’ve been using peace so herd PLI should jump a bit

Good god. Does his chest width and condition score not terrify you?

 

[More to life]

Good god. Does his chest width and condition score not terrify you?

It's a conundrum for sure , I've always been dubious about captain,wondering if his proof was overinflated due to the way he was marketed. There is no doubt now he's the most productive bull in the history of the breed .

 

[Purbeck]

Good god. Does his chest width and condition score not terrify you?

Yes

 

[Stuart1]

It's a conundrum for sure , I've always been dubious about captain,wondering if his proof was overinflated due to the way he was marketed. There is no doubt now he's the most productive bull in the history of the breed .

His production figures are definitely showing in my herd. His daughters are milky and not as narrow as his proof suggests.

 

[More to life]

His production figures are definitely showing in my herd. His daughters are milky and not as narrow as his proof suggests.

His proof suggests there going to go dry at a low body condition score, i've always found second calvers in poor condition really don't milk that well and have fertility and lameness issues.Such extreme production as heifers might require a longer lactation or certainly some very intense feeding. I have got a few so guess i'll find out.

 

[Stuart1]

His proof suggests there going to go dry at a low body condition score, i've always found second calvers in poor condition really don't milk that well and have fertility and lameness issues.Such extreme production as heifers might require a longer lactation or certainly some very intense feeding. I have got a few so guess i'll find out.

Yes time will tell. I personally would always take a leaner cow however, but not extreme thin. They’re my highest yielding heifers this year, I’m paid for white water so suits me. Woulda are good still, currently looking at a heifer now, Captain x Balisto 211 DIM, Pregnant 116 days, Giving 34.8 at 4.53%Fat & 3.32%Protein.

 

[Stuart1]

Captain x Alcove 42 days calved. 44 litres daily.
il stop now, I’ve ranted on enough this morning

 

[Tex]

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Captain x Alcove 42 days calved. 44 litres daily.
il stop now, I’ve ranted on enough this morning

Lovely heifer there. Do you register your calves with Holstein UK?

 

[Stuart1]

Lovely heifer there. Do you register your calves with Holstein UK?

Yes I do register with Holstein UK

 

[Tex]

Yes I do register with Holstein UK

Would you prefer a proven bull or genomic?

 

[Stuart1]

Would you prefer a proven bull or genomic?

Probably use more genomic than anything but in saying that I used brewmaster when he was proven and more recently used chief when he was proven.

 

[FarmerWasty]

Supposing iver got nearly 60 almamaters on ground, perhaps throwing captain on them wouldnt be such a disaster

 

[Holsteinfriesian90]

Supposing iver got nearly 60 almamaters on ground, perhaps throwing captain on them wouldnt be such a disaster

Do you like them? Semex rep was pushing him fair. Not a Holstein fan but he does look good.

 

[More to life]

Supposing iver got nearly 60 almamaters on ground, perhaps throwing captain on them wouldnt be such a disaster

Made for each other imo