jersey or angus?

caroline00 · #21 09/20/06, 09:45 AM

we got one bottle calf in May and put him in with a goat. They have done great. Since we got a milk cow yesterday, we have moved him over to her yard. They seem to be doing fine.

WE really only know what the farmers in our area of CA did. They raised angus for market meat and holstein for thier own families consumption because they taste better and are more tender. So when we went looking for a calf this year, we went looking for a milk calf to raise for meat. WE ended up getting Brown Swiss because that was what was available.

He is growing well but a tad bit stubborn. WE are finding he is cooperating better now that he is a bit older.

KesWindhunter · #22 09/20/06, 04:49 PM

[QUOTE=caroline00]

WE really only know what the farmers in our area of CA did. They raised angus for market meat and holstein for thier own families consumption because they taste better and are more tender.
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I beg to differ. Raised and eaten both. The most probable reason is that a 5 month old, 500# angus steer is bringing over $700.00 at the sale barn. They bought the holstein for $50.00 and have plenty of feed for the critter. It just sounds good to listeners...and they are trying to convince themselves.

There have been years that EVERY calf counts for paying the bills, so not a one got put in our freezer. It is cheaper to buy a deer license and a bullet. Or a holstein for some.

* I am not trying to start a war...just IMO.

caroline00 · #23 09/20/06, 05:14 PM

well, having personally known the farmers, I am not ready to call them liars...

ozark_jewels · #24 09/20/06, 05:18 PM

And a lot of it has to do with individual tastes, how it was raised, what it was fed, the age it was butchered, how it was butchered, if it was aged or not.....the list goes on.....So really it just depends on what you like.

Me?? I prefer a Jersey or a Jersey cross...think they taste absolutely THE BEST......but thats simply my preference....... :baby04:

montysky · #25 09/20/06, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Up North

MontySky do you have hogs at present? If so what breed(s)? We have Duroc, some crosses, and some Purebred Herefords(HOGS, not cattle,LOL).

PS - Hope both you and KesWind get your calves to market with the strong prices - Would make all the hard work Montana folks do seem worth it.

I have never seen a hereford hog in person, but have seen photo it looks just like the Cow. for me my father and grandfather raised (GF RIP) . raised Hampshires and Angus cattle. I am moving from ranching to homesteading to me for my family i Think it is a better life for us and the animals.

So I have york gilts will AI them to a berk boar then send them on they way. then the plan is to breed the offspring back to a berk, 3/4 berk 1/4 York imho will make a good tasting chop.

montysky · #26 09/20/06, 06:39 PM

[QUOTE=KesWindhunter]Hello from the other side of the state! Used to live just down the road from Springhill (McIlhattan Rd) Left there without looking back over 20 years ago.

Oh My another Springhiller, we are right on ross creek, Angus man here too, real good cattle