I grew up working gert cows in south Texas, My Grandaddy ran them and I went on to work for Bass Brothers when they ran a big Gert herd, now me and dad have some. They are the best Momma cows I have ever seen, and if selected properly require no calving assistance even first calf hiefers. They will protect thier calves, some peaple see this as bad temperment, I see it as an asset. Work them early in the morning before it gets hot or late in the evening, work your bulls first, nice and slow and steady, then strip your calves off and work your cows and calves seperatley, then turn your calves too light to ship into your momma cow pen and they will mother up on thier own if you let them settle a while. These cattle will teach you to work slow and steady, and work well until you abuse or start rushing them in the heat. They are good for training young cowboys who want to get more punchy than necessary. Just my opinion.