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<blockquote data-quote="Ky hills" data-source="post: 1793996" data-attributes="member: 24816"><p>I agree, there is so much that we don't know, and that what we do know is somewhat subjective.</p><p>The cow in the last picture looks pretty thin to me, and I'm not sure that cows like that could be dependably fed into breeding condition or not that quick. If bred now which is unlikely, is she even in shape enough to have a healthy calf and supply it with what it needs. To me it's going to take sone time with cows like that one even if they get back in shape it's going to take some time beyond that. Some of the cows in the first picture didn't look too bad and I believe they could make that timeline fairly easily. </p><p>Honestly I would not be concerned with retaining anything out that herd this time around, concentrate on nutrition of the cows and getting them bred and a calf on the ground as easily as possible, and continue to cull. Then once you know what they are capable of then maybe try to retain. I'm someone that loves to retain heifers, but I like to know what's going on and a little more about what to expect, otherwise in this case to me it would be better to bring in replacements, until atleast one calving cycle gets over with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ky hills, post: 1793996, member: 24816"] I agree, there is so much that we don’t know, and that what we do know is somewhat subjective. The cow in the last picture looks pretty thin to me, and I’m not sure that cows like that could be dependably fed into breeding condition or not that quick. If bred now which is unlikely, is she even in shape enough to have a healthy calf and supply it with what it needs. To me it’s going to take sone time with cows like that one even if they get back in shape it’s going to take some time beyond that. Some of the cows in the first picture didn’t look too bad and I believe they could make that timeline fairly easily. Honestly I would not be concerned with retaining anything out that herd this time around, concentrate on nutrition of the cows and getting them bred and a calf on the ground as easily as possible, and continue to cull. Then once you know what they are capable of then maybe try to retain. I’m someone that loves to retain heifers, but I like to know what’s going on and a little more about what to expect, otherwise in this case to me it would be better to bring in replacements, until atleast one calving cycle gets over with. [/QUOTE]
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