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M-J-G · Jan 21, 2018

AGN76 said:
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Dinton Nautical heifer with Chytodden Conan heifer calf.
Fancy putting her back to a tall easy calving Simmental bull, any suggestions
@M-J-G @CharcoalWally ?

I was just chatting to @CharcoalWally about this, out of the common AI companies, and since she'll be a second calver, how about Wroxall Cocker Leaky Soup? Not a bull for heifers, but he might be ok for her, I've not used him, but I would probably try him on a cow. Growthy types aren't very plentiful in the bigger studs, mainly to suit Holstein cows.

Below is Portroyal Gilmore, a polled bull. His sire was bred by a good friend of mine and was quite a bull for growth and flesh, his mother was off a Fleckvieh cow. He's in ROI though which won' help with availability.
It's somewhat of a negative that he has got Snazzy in his background, but still a bull I'll probably use.

https://www.doveagenetics.ie/products/beef/portroyal-gilmore-p

AGN76 · Jan 21, 2018

M-J-G said:
I was just chatting to @CharcoalWally about this, out of the common AI companies, and since she'll be a second calver, how about Wroxall Cocker Leaky Soup? Not a bull for heifers, but he might be ok for her, I've not used him, but I would probably try him on a cow. Growthy types aren't very plentiful in the bigger studs, mainly to suit Holstein cows.

Below is Portroyal Gilmore, a polled bull. His sire was bred by a good friend of mine and was quite a bull for growth and flesh, his mother was off a Fleckvieh cow. He's in ROI though which won' help with availability.
It's somewhat of a negative that he has got Snazzy in his background, but still a bull I'll probably use.

https://www.doveagenetics.ie/products/beef/portroyal-gilmore-p

Thanks for That

, I'll make an enquiry about Cocker Leaky as I suspect it may be too difficult to source from Dovea.
What about Denzies Exclusive at Genus as he would be easier to source again.

M-J-G · Jan 21, 2018

Exclusive would maybe be ok, there are growthy cattle in his background, but he is half Snazzy, which could soak up a lot of growth.

I'd let someone else try him if I'm to be honest.

CharcoalWally · Jan 21, 2018

AGN76 said:
Thanks for That , I'll make an enquiry about Cocker Leaky as I suspect it may be too difficult to source from Dovea.
What about Denzies Exclusive at Genus as he would be easier to source again.

Like @M-J-G said, I'd also hold off 'til I saw how other people get on with Exclusive. All depends which of his genetics come out. Dovefields Gallant , Ravensworth Carefree , Whitemire King Kong , all big bulls , but Cairnview Snazzy as the sire tends to take size out immediately of a lot of bloodlines. Best hold off to see if the big bulls can fight him off.

Dinton Nautical is an unusual bull for an AI stud as they generally like small , thick bulls for Holstein cows. Nautical however leaves grand females for beef cows.

Henarar · Jan 22, 2018

We have a CLS heifer that came out of a sim x cow just coming up to calve in the next few days . Not the tallest animal but her dam was quite short
We got the straws from cogent. Not sure if they still do him

Henarar · Jan 22, 2018

AGN76 said:
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Dinton Nautical heifer with Chytodden Conan heifer calf.
Fancy putting her back to a tall easy calving Simmental bull, any suggestions
@M-J-G @CharcoalWally ?

Actually looking at the heifer in the pic our heifers dam was not unlike her

AGN76 · Jan 22, 2018

Henarar said:
Actually looking at the heifer in the pic our heifers dam was not unlike her

Thanks @Henarar , did CLS calve okay?

Henarar · Jan 22, 2018

AGN76 said:
Thanks @Henarar , did CLS calve okay?

to be honest I can't remember, which probably means yes

AGN76 · Jan 22, 2018

Henarar said:
to be honest I can't remember, which probably means yes

Sounds like it

Henarar · Jan 22, 2018

AGN76 said:
Sounds like it

talking to Clare about it she said we didn't have any trouble
if I remember I will see if I can get a pic

onthehoof · Jan 23, 2018

We’re off!

Baling Hay · Jan 23, 2018

onthehoof said:
We’re off!
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What breed is the calf?

harperfarmer · Jan 23, 2018

Looks like a simmy to me

harperfarmer · Jan 23, 2018

Contented cows

In-calf heifers cleaned out ready to start in a fortnight

sam1 · Jan 23, 2018

@harperfarmer
Look well , bit of pride in the job

Henarar · Jan 24, 2018

Henarar said:
I will see if I can get a pic

To late for a pre calving photo @AGN76
@topground

bert · Jan 24, 2018

Took this while waiting for muck trailers to come back. Thought they looked a nice pair suckling together.

topground · Jan 25, 2018

Henarar said:
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To late for a pre calving photo @AGN76
@topground

Not quite enough white to go all the way round!
Heifer or bull and which Sire?

Henarar · Jan 25, 2018

topground said:
Not quite enough white to go all the way round!
Heifer or bull and which Sire?

yes she has white all the way round

just not as thick at the top
Heifer got by cor

second one for the herd

got another due in a few weeks

M-J-G · Jan 26, 2018

Henarar said:
to be honest I can't remember, which probably means yes

Wasn't there a complication with a CLS calf that you had?

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