Beef Improvement Federation Proceedings. 2 Increasing number of X's indicates higher value. 3 Increasing number of X's indicates later puberty. The sixth and final step to developing and initiating your program is to actually purchase bulls, and in some cases females of the breeds you selected. Whereas selecting the breed got you into the neighborhood, selection of individuals within the breed will get you to the right address.
Producers have access to tremendous amounts of information when purchasing breeding stock.
Carefully consider birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight and milk production EPDs. Evaluate frame size, scrotal circumference, muscularity, structural soundness, and of course disposition. We moved through a complex decision making scheme in a relatively short period of time. Keep in mind this is a decision that will affect the genetic future and the profitability of your herd. It should not be taken lightly.