You're right Denny, everyone has their own opinion of what they need and want. I just see an alarming trend in the Angus breed, I can't speak for other breeds, of growth traits. Out here in range country, I can't believe anyones environment can support the milk that is available in the most popular sires that are being used right now. Personally I think those popular "carcass sire of the month" bulls being used right now will leave some really undesireable females for the guys using them, but that's a topic for another thread.
I guess some guys haven't learned the moderation lessons we got back in the 70's and 80's. Feed bills are eating away most profit from most operations, deny it if you want, but it is true. More milk requires more feed, wheather grazed or fed, it doesn't matter, for that cow to cycle and settle for next year.
I'm a guilty as anyone I suppose. Being blinded by weaning weight numbers gets a lot of guys in trouble. That cow getting bred every year on time should be our number one goal, not seeing how big of a calf she can raise. In in my opinion, excessive growth traits are not helping us get that done.
I guess some guys haven't learned the moderation lessons we got back in the 70's and 80's. Feed bills are eating away most profit from most operations, deny it if you want, but it is true. More milk requires more feed, wheather grazed or fed, it doesn't matter, for that cow to cycle and settle for next year.
I'm a guilty as anyone I suppose. Being blinded by weaning weight numbers gets a lot of guys in trouble. That cow getting bred every year on time should be our number one goal, not seeing how big of a calf she can raise. In in my opinion, excessive growth traits are not helping us get that done.