NR: I agree that there are some cows that calf first cycle regardless of how they are managed while there are some that you can feed and coddle and still can't calf on time. The key is to keep rplacements from the more fertile cows and can the rest.

      FWIW: If your Hereford bull improves the disposition of his calves like mine have done you are going to love his calves. Won't make much for roughstock though.