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Rearing calves

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    #32
    weatherbyfoxer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,203 ✭✭✭weatherbyfoxer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119899914#Comment_119899914

    Wouldn't let them in the gate here again,they are alot more expensive than aa or he calves and alot harder finished



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    #33
    Anto_Meath
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭Anto_Meath


    I have a bit of a gra for BBx cattle, in that I think they thrive well on my land, would often buy BBx stores and they seem to do well with me but there wouldn't be a big demand for them in the local mart . I have reared a few from calves as well, they do ok, they can be a bit soft and require a little bit more attention when they are younger than others. The better the BB are bred the more they dislike concrete, in that they can be very soft on their feet. Its true I have never seen any of them grade a 4, but from dairy cows I have never seen any of them grade an O either. Generally an R-2+ to a R+ 3= seems to be what I can get them into handy enough and they have a bigger frame to carry more weight than an AAx or Hex



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