Hpacres440p
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We have 2 cows and a heifer that we bred TAI (the cows for #3 and #5 calves-daughter/dam). Oldest cow has been bred on 1st AI every year after heifer breeding, rock solid, raises a good calf. Her daughter has required 2 TAI attempts for her 1st 2 calves, missed again on 1st attempt last month, now it's so hot it's not worth spending the $ to have her not settle due to the heat. Heifer didn't stick 1st attempt at 15 months old, but I can't say that she was cycling super well before the attempt. She is now (of course), but will probably wait to re-attempt to avoid a mid-summer heifer calf.
So….the 4 year old is my conundrum. For us, TAI is our only AI option. We don't run a bull, but have a nice bull calf that would be able to use this winter. She is either going for burger this fall after weaning or sell as open (not sale barn as she is half Aberdeen and smaller frame).
Our AI tech is great, and success rate has been 100% after 2nd attempt for 3 years (including another cow). AI on natural heat isn't an option, unless I take a course and start doing it myself.
Opinions?
So….the 4 year old is my conundrum. For us, TAI is our only AI option. We don't run a bull, but have a nice bull calf that would be able to use this winter. She is either going for burger this fall after weaning or sell as open (not sale barn as she is half Aberdeen and smaller frame).
Our AI tech is great, and success rate has been 100% after 2nd attempt for 3 years (including another cow). AI on natural heat isn't an option, unless I take a course and start doing it myself.
Opinions?
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