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I've been given some great info by a friend on CT on crossbreeding, but of course ye can't really go on with info from just one source, 'cause ye need a bunch of different sources in order to make a GOOD (and solid) decision.
Anyway, what's the best way to go, for someone like me:
1. Foundation herd are straightbred Herefords bred to purebred Angus bull to produce baldies (heifers and steers) that are sold for market (premium, obviously); buy replacement straightbred Herf heifers
OR
2. Foundation herd comprising of F1 Black Baldy cows bred to a terminal bull (either Simmental or Limousine(?)), and sell both steers and heifers for premium; buy replacement F1 heifers.
Maximum size herd is about 60 animals. Starting size: about 5 or 6 cows. These are part of the plans for a future herd I plan to start in a few years down the road.