This is the time of year I am thankful that I own PCC® bulls. Fleshing Ease is a trait that pays dividends, not only through the winter but also in the spring. A cow needs to calve, produce milk, and be on the gain so she can rebreed on time. It’s also a trait that comes standard on every PCC bull.

Today we’re moving these first-calf heifers to clean up the neighbor’s hayfield. Their calves were weaned about a month ago, and they’ve bounced back quickly. Even though they had a pretty rough summer, they’ve already put on a good bit of flesh. It looks like they’ll be in great shape going into winter, ready to make use of the lower-quality forage available.

If you are looking for a profitable cow herd, bigger is not always better. Cattle with fleshing ability bred in, not fed in, will consistently have lower maintenance costs. Getting genetics with Fleshing Ease begins with buying the right bulls to sire your replacement heifers. Now is the time to make the change.

I’ll see you next time on the Herd Quitter® Minute.