Worth reposting from 2019!
Passing the Test, Meeting the Criteria
This past weekend, we had the opportunity to attend a cattle sale in Starkville, MS. This sale is put on by our friends at Little Creek Cattle and was a huge success for all involved. Lots of cattle were bought and sold and it seemed that everyone had a great time.
Catalogs for the sale were sent out around a month or so ago and I am sure that the same thing that happened at our house, happened everywhere and it was gone through numerous times! Almost nightly, husband would pull out the catalog and look through the cattle, check out pedigrees, and watch videos. Each animal for consideration was examined for a certain criteria.
Now, most people are looking for some of the same criteria in their cattle. Breeders all want excellent udders, good feet, and sound, quality cattle. But a lot of the criteria is subjective and really depends on the particular breeder. Pedigree is one of those that is specific to the breeder. Not all breeders are looking for the same pedigree. What one likes, another may dislike. Some like polled cattle, while others prefer horned cattle. Some prefer the cattle with non-dilutor status and others don’t mind the dilution gene. Most favor cattle that are gentle and docile. Others don’t mind some spunk. Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder!
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Sunny Days Ahead
Have you ever had those days where you just thought the sun would never shine again? Summer around our part of the world has seemed that way. I am tired of rain…
Farmers need rain but they also need sunny days. We have needed some days of sunshine this summer. There has been A LOT of rain this year. From hurricanes to unexpected downpours, we have become very waterlogged around here.
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