UDDER QUALITY
A sound udder is a must in the cow-calf business, and it is something we place a high priority on in our program. Poor udders create extra work and often require helping calves get started nursing – something we simply don’t have time for. It is critical for a newborn calf to get up and nurse as soon as possible, and that cannot happen if a cow has an unsound udder or poorly sized teats. While udders cannot be seen in the bull pen, we strongly encourage you to tour our cow herd to see firsthand the udders behind these bulls. Bulls out of sound-uddered dams are far more likely to pass those traits on to their daughters, which is essential for long-term herd success. This udder suspension and teat size guide- line is a handy reference we use at calving time to help evaluate udders in a consistent, practical way. While a perfect udder is always the goal, our focus is on cattle that are problem-free, functional, and built to last – because longevity and profitability go hand in hand. A bad udder will put a cow on the cull list in a hurry.
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