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Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter [re: canoetrpr]
03/04/08 05:12 AM

In reply to:

I really like Highlands but the long horns rule them out unfortunately.

They can be dehorned.

From many years ago the main breed es were Short horn[white face], Hereford or Angus. These breeds all survived Alberta winters quite well.

Since that time they have been cross bred with some other cattle like Charolais for larger calves. These breeds also winter well.

Just look around and see what is prevalent in your area. Male dairy cattle may be available at much lower cost???

Egon

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Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	canoetrpr	03/03/08 09:29 PM
Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	tessiers	06/15/08 03:02 PM
Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	eccentricfarmer	06/26/08 02:53 PM
Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	tessiers	06/26/08 06:25 PM
Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	eccentricfarmer	07/01/08 02:52 PM
Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	egon	03/04/08 05:12 AM
Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	canoetrpr	03/04/08 08:17 PM
Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	egon	03/05/08 01:07 AM
Re: Hardy breeds / crosses for the winter	Pat	03/05/08 09:34 AM

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