#103 – Buy Genetics to Fit Your Herd Goals

by | Apr 11, 2023 | Herd Quitter® Minute | 0 comments

The first trait Kit Pharo looks for in a bull is masculinity. Early maturity is an indicator of fertility, fleshing ability, and moderate frame size. Like begets like. Masculine bulls produce feminine females with those same traits. You will not produce those kind of cows from a 5-7 frame diesel bull!

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