Talking Cattle! My Breeds and Why I don’t have Purebred

[@Ndnative3431]

I grew up on a ranch that had angus, Hereford, and primarily cross cattle. Loved those days of going out with my Dad to check on and care for them and wished my kids could have had the farm experience. Your explanation of things was very interesting and helpful and it brought back nice memories. You’re clearly a smart rancher. I pray all ranchers like you can continue on strong as an important part of our economy and culture. I’m also an unapologetic beef eater.

[@zezeandjr4110]

Thanks for explaining things, as a city boy, I have no clue whatsoever about your business and you manage to explain things really well, besides, you're good on camera, keep it up.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Zeze, I’m glad you like the video! I appreciate the kind words

[@hedegaard8]

Yeah, this was pretty good info!

[@danno1800]

You did an excellent job of explaining what you did with breeding and why. Thanks- much appreciated!

[@locknathsingh8886]

Awesome video. Excellent commendatory. God bless you & your family for taking so much care of those cows & their calves. Thank you for sharing.

[@janerunkel58]

Retired RN with farming in my blood. Think this was excellent. So interesting and you speak easily and are knowledgeable. Thx for sharing your day.

[@ardurbin2]

Tyler, good video. Cows are lookin' good. Ben V. & others calls those white face w/black hide "baldies".

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Ardurbin yes “Black Baldies” is a pretty common way to refer to black/pure white face cattle. “Brockle Face” are the ones with mostly white faces that also have spots or other markings. That’s how I was taught anyway! Thanks for watching!

[@drewk5929]

I just got back from Australia and there is still a fair amount of Hereford cattle but way more angus from what I saw. Thanks good video

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Hmm interesting. I think Hereford are making a comeback here in the US, time will tell. Thanks Drew I appreciate it man!

[@dianethomson1764]

You explain things so easily. Thank you

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I appreciate that Diane! Thank you!

[@janespal2729]

Tyler, I thought that a cow is a cow is a cow......Thanks for explaining the difference or the likeness.....It is really interesting!

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you Barbara!

[@davidclipperton6449]

Great Video Tyler. I found your Channel about 2 weeks ago and have watched almost every video you have ever made! Great content and amazing job explaining things in simple terms! Wish I had you as a neighbor your Fab work is Amazing!

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

Thanks for the great video. Your cows are beautiful and look well fed and happy. So nice to see a commercial farm where cows can be cows and have the opportunity to roam and graze. Happy Cows! :)

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Tina!

[@sherrieblake8674]

Very clear explanation. Thanks!

[@andrewkingjr.6356]

I can't imagine anybody doing a better job on explaining the amount of content you explained in a 10min video, wow! very nice looking herd by-the-way. "liked" and already "subscribed"

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Andrew!

[@daspicsman]

I love all the stuff that goes on behind you during the videos.

[@pattylcravatta]

15 Heifer Heifers! Pure Heifer, but you now have Angus! I love Black Angus! I’m amazed at the Vast Knowledge that you have! I’m getting an understanding how and why you’re chosen the new bulls, especially the little bull calve and his mother! Your cattle are so gentle! Thank-you! Great Video!

[@annebell7274]

Hello ☺ that was really interesting and I followed through your explanation quite easily. My hubby was a Cattleman many years ago and to this day he still says he misses the cattle/farm work. He doesn't use KZbin but if he did he'd be following you too. I've shown him some of your videos ☺☺🌿💕🌿

[@briankshaw8755]

Good looking group of cattle 🐃🐂. Very informative.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Brian!

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

I learned a lot in this video! Thanks for sharing this info. 🚜💪🐃

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you much Mallard 5! Glad you liked it!

[@alexbrown979]

Dude absolutely love this video. Learned a lot from you in this video. Keep it up!! Will be watching for more

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Alex I’m glad you liked it!

[@nadeenflynn9673]

Interesting and informative. The cattle are looking good!

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you!

[@gordonames1892]

Those cows raised fir Kobi beef and keep in pens and fed grain and alot if beer!!! What a life!!!

[@douglasgriffiths177]

Throw some charolais in the mix, I think you will like the growth of those calves.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

When "Breeders" do it, it's called "Line Breeding" When I do it, it's called "Inbreeding"

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Hahaha you actually made me laugh out loud with that one! Thanks Dwight!

[@dwightcurrie8316]

Farmer Tyler Ranch: Glad to be of service....Looks like you've got a good operation going there. I wish you well. I'm about to clear and fence some land and add pastures for some "Black Cows"

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you! Sounds like a big job, good luck!

[@truckdispatcher8326]

Black Baldies are my preference! Awesome videos. I enjoy watching your channel. 👍

[@gradyharper3678]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@marciaolson4878]

Lots of great info and very interesting! Thanks for sharing FT! God bless! Oh yeah, always remember not to turn your back on the bulls!😊😊😊 (previous vid I enjoyed when you were in the corral with one! He looked harmless but I know that’s not always the case)

[@danielbayona2891]

Thank you for your response Tyler

[@stoker261]

ty Tyler. great talk

[@roughwater3454]

Very good explanation.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Very informative!

[@megd7593]

The science geek in me loved this video!

[@BobJones-nh6wg]

Thank you!

[@suchandradasi]

awesome.... you told what I knew but in perfect clarity

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I appreciate that thank you!

[@TylerBunchanumbers]

First time listener, first time caller 😄. Love what you're doing. Especially you're humility with regards to what you know alot about and what you're trying for the first time. We're in So. Illinios and have a farm very much like yours. One Gpa was a Hereford guy, other Gpa Angus. Both got into crossing in 1980s. BWF and Sim Angus. To be odd I got into Charlais/Romagnola cross in early 2000s before selling to travel for work. Now 50/50 blk SimAngus using 50/50 blk Simangus composite bulls. Sure miss red Hereford but trying to make farm work vs running it with my lunch bucket (got a reg job). Heterosis, CE, and Docility are the traits we are selecting for the most as we too are building females for the future. Keep up the hard work and remember: Our childhood was filled with "you can live your dream blah blah blah" statements but who knew the real dream was filling our ancestors shoes and not filling moon boots. Wouldn't trade it for the world. Good luck buddy.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Tyler I liked your story! And what you said about filling our ancestors shoes really hit home for me. You get it! Thanks for commenting bud!

[@TylerBunchanumbers]

@@farmertylerranch4399 Full disclosure- I'm an idiot but as fate would have it our family friend/neighbor just happens to be the leading beef nutritionist in the US. And my cousin is one of the leading ET guys here in the Midwest. I'm proof you can be stupid but merely hang around smart people and pick up things here and there. Look into Calpastatin and genetic markers for feed efficiency in beef cattle. To quote my neighbor " I don't know how but efficiency wins in the end. In every other industry efficiency wins. Beef is going there." You might like that stuff as well.

[@GerraldFarms]

Nice video. Lots of good info. Thanks for sharing. Have a good one

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Jacky glad you liked it! Have a good one too!

[@dustinclark8186]

Everybody needs a monster bull.

[@buffranchAB]

You are are doing a really good twisted job at breeding, nice cows Bud

[@tezzingtonsir28]

Oh. I thought this was about talking cows. Enjoyable nonetheless. Keep me posted when they start talking. Cheers mate!!

[@Elfunko99x]

LOL

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Haha the video would have WAAAAAAYYYYY more views! Thanks Trey!

[@kittymr.hedgehog7457]

OMYGOODNESS. you gave a rough day a much needed laugh...thank you

[@randolphbutler1832]

Thank you for sharing.🐂😷🌲

[@matthewbuker3022]

Wowzers now I understand my wifes papas operating waaaay more!!

[@susandias5388]

Very informative 👏 👌

[@kenparham5747]

New to your channel and love what I'm seeing.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Ken welcome!

[@heatherh2784]

i like pink angus. thanx very informative.

[@barbjudson1256]

Very informative, thanks

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Barb!

[@greenboyatgafarms2250]

I'm glad that you have done a video on this. Trying to explain pure breed versus crossbred cattle or pigs or anything else for that matter as far as livestock. I have tried to explain this to people for years and they give me the weirdest bewildered look when I try to tell them it's pretty much inbreeding. Now I have a reference to send someone to I'll just tell them to watch this video LOL maybe they'll take your word for it instead of mine. Again great video and have a great day

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks man yeah for some reason “purebred” has a superior sound to it, until they really understand what it is!

[@greenboyatgafarms2250]

@@farmertylerranch4399 👍

[@jordanfannin795]

Great video. Thanks

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks for watching Jordan I’m glad you liked it!

[@katherinekelly5380]

I think all my previous question I asked in the comments about your angus x charolais bull were answered on this one - thanks for the explanation

[@T_157-40]

Very interesting

[@BrickOvenBakery]

Way cool Tyler. I’d like my own ranch some day. Maybe if I hit the lottery I’ll have one! 😂 👍🏻

[@karenmacgyver2314]

Thanks Tyler ,you did a very good job of explaining your " hibredviger" n I think u r rite going that way ....even in pure bred to keep them string ,should be bred to pure breeds of same breed but don't have same relatives in at least the first 3 generations but going back to 5 would be even better ...let me know what you think of that if you can ,please , maybe in a video if that's easier 4u Bless you

[@lennyperkins5600]

Like your commonsence approach.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Lenny!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Great video buddy! Lots of stuff I had never new, you have a good looking herd! When do you think you will be starting calving, or has it started for you already? Take care man!

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Dave. Calves should be coming in maybe 3 weeks or so, so it’s right around the corner! Thanks for watching

[@Caninecancersucksrocks]

Excellent explanation on crossbred vs purebred. I completely agree about hybrid vigour - for us, we experience it in goats and dogs, not cattle, lol, but the same applies with those too. I hadn’t realized they now have a docility scale for bulls though, and thats terrific news - love that I can still learn something new every day! Let’s face it...there’s not much that’s more dangerous for a farmer than a big, aggressive bull who’s decided all humans are a threat. (Except perhaps accidentally walking up on an overly protective cow with a slightly early arriving newborn. Don’t ask. Let’s just say I learned just how fast I could run that day and leave it there, lol. 🤦🏻‍♀️) We only run a couple of grass-fed yearling steers each season for slaughter in the fall but much like you, we prefer the Hereford/Black angus cross (we buy our steers off a friend of ours). They’re always really healthy, self-sufficient and produce excellent meat. We occasionally have serious issues with a coyote population explosion up here in West-Central Alberta (seems to hit about every 7 - 9 years or so) and we’ve personally found this cross to be the best able to stand their ground against them, but still be docile enough to be safe around humans. We’ve tried several different breeds and cross breedings through the years but this is the one that works the best for us. Hubby and I are really enjoying your videos! Definitely happy to subscribe 😊

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Wendy. I’ll take my chances with a bull over a new mom any day!

[@mtdew1900]

Very interesting because I raise some cattle an just finished watching a video on highest weight gain breeds of cattle and black Angus was number six of the ten highest weight gain breeds .

[@btowannab9232]

Hey Tyler, sorry so late to the comments section, very informative video!! 👍 It seems to be a black cattle area here too !! My son and his girlfriend say red is the new black tho !! Lol, So my black cows were bred by a registered red Angus bull.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

No problem BTO. What you’re doing there is actually a very smart strategy. Red Bull’s are usually a lot cheaper than black ones and if he’s on black cows there is a 50-75% chance the calves will still be black anyway. Thanks for the comment and don’t sweat being late!!

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

Great video

[@LazyBeeFarm]

Great video. Herd looks good.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Lazy Bee! Glad you liked it

[@tomislavjelcic8187]

You get a new sub from another part of the world,you buy me with this video. Watching regularly new coming,but this one is my thing. A lot farmers,aaaa looot dont even know what means heterosis or homozigots-dont know how to write it on english but you now what I’m thinking on. 👍

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you and welcome! Glad you appreciate the “science” talk!

[@tomislavjelcic8187]

Farmer Tyler Ranch It not just a science,it is necesary level of minimum education that you can go forward or improve youre animal on the farm. I dont know does it sound good but I dont like people who have head for the hair cut only.

[@alliechampagne1404]

Excellent explanation, wonderfully informative. I enjoy your channel, new sub! From a dairy girl. 🐂🐄

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks for subscribing! I’m really glad you like the channel, and by the way you have a great name!

[@alliechampagne1404]

@@farmertylerranch4399 Oh thanks!! Yes, I got lucky with "Champagne" for sure...particularily because my maiden name is just awful! 🥂

[@marilyncapehart663]

Thanks Tyler 6-17-2022😊😊

[@leez2834]

Very interestin.

[@WormHoleFarming]

Good info. My little herd consist of Black Angus/Limo/Beefmaster mix. Bred to Black Angus bull every year. The herd and weather looks good. It's rained so much here my rain gauge is under water.😀

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Sounds like a good cross. I have heard of them, but never actually seen a Beefmaster, how do you like them? Things are just starting to think about drying out here and now I see more rain is coming. But hey at least I can still see my rain gauge!

[@WormHoleFarming]

@@farmertylerranch4399 I had the Beefmasters bout 8 or 10 years ago. The red cows that I have now are left over from then. They're a mix of Beef/Limo/Angus--20/40/40 to the best of my figuring. The only bad part about Beefmasters are they are a "loose hide" breed. Sometimes they "blow-out" (a nice term) when calving.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Haha blow out! I know exactly what you’re talking about I had one do it last year

[@billyd.6380]

Great video!!!!

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks a lot Billy I’m glad you liked it. I never know what people will find interesting so it’s good to hear when I hit the mark! Thank you for watching!

[@giuseppeaudino697]

Hi mate very good video Thank you for sharing on video 🥂

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Giuseppe glad you liked it!

[@buffranchAB]

Also they say Purebreds or put a twist on it and go with Fullbloods, that gets really into line bred

[@Pasture-f8k]

Black baldy, red baldy, brindle, Brahma bull, limousine, love them all

[@joemc111]

Tyler nice video,great information. You know how people say, oh that cow has neat markings on its face? Well you might be able to sell photos of some of your cows faces that have neat markings. Maybe someone is already doing it.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Joe not a bad idea. Unfortunately im no photographer! Thanks for watching

[@brandeissports3436]

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[@danielbayona2891]

I am also crossing a Red Angus bull with Normando/ Holsteins, Simmental and Jersey crosses which are the must commun breeds available at commercial levels. I like to see what I am going to have at the end.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

That should be interesting thanks Daniel!

[@wolfeislandexcavating5426]

Just subscribed very good explanation

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks for subscribing Adrian! I’m glad you liked the video

[@Theblindfarmer]

Knowledge is power and ignorance is bliss I have a lot of the latter lol someone as yourself could take the same operation as I would and make more money and build a better herd and I’m not saying that to put myself down I’m saying some people have that desire to learn or to improve they always trying what they learn and use Scientific methods that do work That’s why I say knowledge is power and ignorance is bliss because I tend to try things my way lol great video buddy I learn a lot from this channel

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks a lot Blake that’s very nice to say. But I really admire your operation too and feel like I learn a lot from you as well. That’s the great thing about KZbin it gives us a platform to share what we know with our peers and everybody benefits from it. Don’t sell yourself short! Thanks for watching!

[@annacalvert2747]

They don’t want a picture chewing,they looked cute

[@williamchamberlain2263]

For those intending to go to the UK, we pronounce it like hair-eh-Ford, not her-furd . I mean they're your cows, you call 'em what you want, but the English county is Herefordshire and like most English place-names it's _not_ pronounced as it is spelt.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks William. Here in America we say Her-ferd so if you ever come here, that’s how we say it! Haha all in good fun! Thanks for watching.

[@fastsetinthewest]

William, haaaaa haaaa, that's a good point. My g grandfather was named William. His parents came to the USA from near Maidstone, Kent County in 1870. They settled on Bristol Road in Clayton Township, Genesee County Michigan. They made a lot of money. Our family raised Hereford and Angus. We kept 2 different herds. I pronounce the word just like this dude does. I'm a new suscriber to this channel. I'm retired and live in Texas. Click on my picture and read about me . Eaglegards...

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

Beautiful cattle....Mine are the same... predominately Black Angus but mixed with Hereford... have white spots under the arms, few white faces....So i'll call mine "Angus Hybrid Vigor". I never like pure bred inbreeding....weakens the genes and the cattle's ability to reproduce and survive. Why my Angus Vigors ..i swear i have two the are so sensitive and psychic...they know when i'm coming down the road...they see me before i can spot them looking at me. Cows are smart, they have incredible ways to communicate with each other. My cattle jump for joy when they see me....maybe part of it is feed and treats....but I've been adopted into their herd.

[@fernforest5295]

Great video. I’m curious how coloring and lineage play into your decisions on which heifers to keep for breeding vs which ones go for beef? I know there are certainly other very important factors too.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Fern Forest! In my operation, it’s nothing fancy or complicated. If I like a cow, I try to keep her daughters. In fact I can think of two examples out there where I’ve got three generations from a cow I liked. Coloring is more just about what’s pleasing or unique to look at but it also helps with cow identification at a glance. Thanks for the question!

[@Forester-qs5mf]

Love your videos. Never heard Hereford pronounced like that though

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Jamie! Let me guess, you’re from the UK? Haha! I’ve had a few people tell me it’s “hair-uh-ford” not “her-ferd”. They were all from across the pond. Thanks again!

[@Forester-qs5mf]

@@farmertylerranch4399 Australia

[@fastsetinthewest]

New suscriber here. Eaglegards...

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you for subscribing! Hope you enjoy the channel!

[@servihomestead4324]

Great explanations! Hybrid vigor can work with crossing plants, too. I even feel like our sons have the best traits of me and my wife! How would you suggest we go about starting a simple operation to raise beef for ourselves? (buy a pregnant cow, buy a mother and her calf, buy a young calf, etc.)

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you! I guess I’d need to know your long term goals to answer that question. Are you only wanting beef for your family? Or do you want to sell some as well? Is this something you plan on doing for a long time? How much space do you have to keep them in? Let me know

[@servihomestead4324]

@@farmertylerranch4399 Thanks for the quick reply. For now, only for us, fam of 5. Live on about 12 acres with small pond and several trees interspersed. Might like to sell calves after raising our own once or twice.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I think you would be wise to start with buying a bottle calf or a young steer to finish out and eat. That way it’s a minimal investment and you can see how you like it. The tough thing with a small herd is getting the cows bred. Usually it’s not economical to buy a bull with less than 10 or so cows and artificial insemination doesn’t always take the first time, if you can even find someone to do it. I’d say start out with a calf and see where it goes. Good luck!

[@ThatOneguy-br3uf]

Hybrid is two different species I think you mean mix breed vigor

[@servihomestead4324]

@@ThatOneguy-br3uf Ah, you might be right.

[@peaceandlove5214]

I love mostly black cattle or fully black don't like other colours.

[@jeffmann6187]

Expertise

[@countrykitty733]

I only started watching your vids yesterday.Would you ever use a Limousine bull? Why or why not?

[@gordonames1892]

This switching types of bulls is like rotating crops, like one year grain, and the next year soybeans.

[@guthriewhyte4395]

Really well explained video and your cattle seem very calm, happy and good natured! Do you use AI as well as bulls?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

No all natural service here

[@davidvandiford9956]

Now we know why so many have mostly black cows. I kinda want some. I know a man that has like over a 100 and his are like yours mostly black but he told me a black cow with a white face was a good looking cow and would bring good money at the Sale. Good stuff to know!

[@bschecker7812]

The best breed of cattle to have on your farm. Paid for breed! They come in every size, shape and color. As long as their Paid For, you can make money.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Can’t argue with that. Thanks BS Checker!

[@silt1501]

Hello, I really enjoy watching your channel. I am just getting started with my herd and find a lot of your information very helpful. I have 1 black angus and 2 red angus heifers. We are hoping to have calves this year. But I had a question, do you ever hear your cows cough? I have noticed from time to time I will hear them cough. I am having a hard time getting a vet to come out. I keep getting told that my herd is to small. Would you have any suggestions on what to do for them? Currently they are due to calve in March/April of 2021. I just want to make sure they are in the best health possible. Thanks in advance.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

An occasional cough is normal. If they are coughing a lot there could be respiratory issues but it doesn’t sound to me like that’s what is going on. Are they in a dusty environment or eating dusty hay? That can make them cough and sometimes lead to other problems. There is a vaccine for respiratory diseases you could start giving, other than that make sure they have access to a good mineral supplement (they will eat what they need, “self regulate” so to speak) and good quality feed and they ought to do fine.

[@silt1501]

@@farmertylerranch4399 Thank you for the information i appreciate it.

[@danielbayona2891]

Thanks Tyler, I understand what you said about the Black Angus Association, I concurred, but away from that what breed you like best? Angus or Herford? Which one brings better result overall for you? Thanks and keep going with the great work!,

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks Daniel I guess my ideal cow is a cross between the two. I actually really like Red Angus too

[@charmainevandiford6622]

I have been told by farmer rancher that the black white face are black hided then you got the hybrid vigor plus you don’t get docked at the sale barn.

[@LazyBeeFarm]

The bag on that one cow is huge!

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Haha yeah it is. Her calf won’t be hungry! Thanks

[@everetteaton3715]

Just like a husky Shepherd

[@earlenepeterson8065]

I've had Kobe meat and it was tough as shoe leather. Maybe a one off but it was at a great restaurant.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Really? Wow I’m surprised! You know I’ve never actually had it myself, I always thought it was kind of a gimmick though. This confirms it! Thanks Earlene!

[@OxAO]

Kobe is very marbled. Are you sure it wasn't imitation? Black Wagyu raised with specific foods and a specific way is actually the real name for Kobe. As Kobe is a place not a bread of cow. Black Wagyu was banned for import in the US. I don't know if that ban is still in effect. The other Wagyu breads you can buy though. Though I do see it on amazon for $300 a pound. I've also had Mishima beef which is supposed to be higher quality then Kobe but it's to marbled for my taste.

[@davidavid081]

I agree that the Angus breed organization has done a better job of promotion than the other breed organizations. In my experience, the Herefords are a more calm and much less excitable breed than the Angus. I've been out of the business for a long time, so that may have changed.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I used a Hereford bull this year so I guess I’ll find out soon enough! Thanks David.

[@henryhenry903]

David Avid we stopped using hereford bulls about 10 years ago because they were to lazy to stay with the cows, we would find them buddied up in a corner of the pasture no where near the cows and after we had around 80 open cows from the hereford bulls pasture we said enough is enough, now I know people that still use them and have not had any issues but we sure did and not just one year either,

[@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9]

@@farmertylerranch4399 I switched to balancer bulls or gelbvieh cross and I'll never go back the calves hit the ground stand up and are moving with there mom before they are even dried off good gentle easy working I have had great luck since the switch and I added a little wean weight

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Very informative video! You are definitely doing something right, because your cattle look good!

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thanks a lot DFF! I’m trying!

[@shawnh8754]

Love me a black baldie!

[@247rug]

Tyler think about trying a Beefmaster on those Black cows the calves will have have more hybrid vigor than other breeds and the ear will be minimal.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

If I remember right Beefmaster is a composite breed made up of what? I don’t really know much about them, what is their best trait besides hybrid vigor? Thanks g velfarms!

[@247rug]

@@farmertylerranch4399 they were developed from Hereford, Shorthorn and Brahman. They developed the breed on 6 essential traits, disposition, fertility, weight, confirmation, milk production and hardiness.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Sounds good I just might have look into that! Thanks again

[@garysisk3431]

Yep, Beefmaster is a very good breed, small birth weight, high weening weight and heifers/cows are good milkers. I put Beefmaster bulls on Simmental cows with great results. And like you stated very little if any ear. I worked with a Beefmaster breeder in Northern Arizona and also found they were great disposition and easy to work.

[@tamstertx63]

Are you only keeping replacement heifers from your own herd or do you occasionally buy a few heifers/cows to add some genetic diversity?

[@farmertylerranch4399]

I only keep my own at this time

[@keithmartin7831]

Now they have registered black Hereford cattle. Back to the pie bald cattle my grandfather raised. A lot of people in my area were running Angus/Hereford cross. Everyone called them pie bald. Now Hereford trying to get into the black hide market offers you that now. I'm amazed how many breeds of cattle developed black hides cattle for their breed. Just because the consumer sees Angus with ALL black skinned cattle. It's a crazy world where the meat taste better because the skin was black. That's OK I'll laugh to the bank and love ignorant people while trying to make ends meet as a small family farm 318 acres. Thank God for leased acreage.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Yeah I saw something about black Herefords in a magazine awhile ago. It’s funny how people think black hided cattle taste better! Honestly it’s a testament to the fantastic job the black angus association has done marketing their product. But hey if that’s what they want that’s what we’ll give them, thanks Keith!

[@nickb8618]

Nothing beats using Hereford bulls

[@seecanon5840]

You've use a very hearty variety of breeds there. Longhorns can't stand the very cold weather but those white face will ; they're also very skittish and aggressive. Bramah are big active aggressive breed. Grow hearty cattle for your region. I like Angus bred to white face. Heavy beef cold/hot tolerent friendlier breed.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Very well said See Canon, thank you!

[@chipthomas4169]

Have you ever used an eared bull? I raise Beefmasters, mostly crossbred but some purebreds. Would think some Brahman blood would help in your California summers.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

No I haven’t. I’m not sure we’re hot enough here to justify it

[@MrNelan72]

Our holsteins who got bred the first time were bred to herfords or angus for the ease of birth.