There is a definite Plus correlation between BW and WW. No one can deny it.

But too big is just, well............. too big. There will be relatively few problems if a cow has a calf that weighs 7% of her body weight if she has a BCS of 5-6.

I had a 52 lb. calf a few months ago in amongst my 85-95 pounders.

He's still a runt. Should have banded him the first day.

Read an interesting article about pelvic sizes too. The study showed that larger pelvic openings invite cows into the herd that have bigger calves, so the practice is a wash. He said it didn't help control dystocia.