AngusCowBoy said:
We are going yo keep about 30 angus heifers this year and are going to Ai them, so we are wondering what are some good angus heifer bulls to Ai to, we would like grassfed genetics with some growth and moderate frame size and mature weight.
Two bulls come to mind almost immediately... If you want a bull that is highly proven for sleep all night heifer calving that is a momma cow maker with good grassfed genetics I'd go with N Bar Prime Time D806---12557724 .....
http://abs-bs.absglobal.com/beef/angus.asp?CodTouro=29AN1520
My second choice would be Bannon of Wye UMF 8420-- 14261703 ...And the only reason he is second choice is because he is not as well proven...He and his progeny have received high ratings under some of the grassfed programs- is very easy calving and sires very docile progeny that are also very high in maternal qualities...
http://sustainablegenetics.com/black_angus.html
Both bulls add a little fat on their progeny which if you live in ND- just like here in MT with the 30-40 below temps helps them thrive thru the winters more efficiently in my opinion....
I have no skin in the game with either bull- just bulls I've used over the last few years that impressed me..
But if you need a herd bull or cleanup bull- I do have a Bannon son--Whitney Creek Bannon 730T # 15800329 that I've used succesfully for the last 3 years on cows and heifers (and are getting too many daughters/granddaughters of I've kept) and will be selling.... Cowmaker pedigree- He is a coming 5 year old and is barely a 5 frame...Gentle disposition (that he throws to his progeny) and will walk up on the prairie to get his head or back scratched...
After being with the cows 2 months- definitely an easy keeper...