{"id":8911,"date":"2023-02-09T10:39:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T15:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genus-develop.go-vip.co\/absglobal\/?p=8911"},"modified":"2023-02-13T14:32:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T19:32:57","slug":"calving-ease-sires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genus-develop.go-vip.co\/absglobal\/calving-ease-sires\/","title":{"rendered":"The Modern Calving Ease Sire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today, the phrase \u2018calving ease\u2019 might not cross most producers\u2019 minds on a day-to-day basis. But why is that?<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is likely because placing emphasis on calving ease sires has become a constant practice in beef production. You likely already have an idea of what you need in terms of calving ease, so we are not here to share a message on the importance of calving ease in your herd. That\u2019s ultimately a decision you must answer because you know what’s necessary for your operation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider this: Calving ease may have become second nature to you, but have you ever considered not having to give up performance, muscle, and maternal value in your calving ease sires<\/strong>?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ponder this.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does calving ease mean to you?<\/strong>  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might mean that calves will be smaller and come easy<\/strong>. It might mean that you have confidence that your heifers and cows will calve on their own<\/strong>. It might mean your consideration of the impacts calving difficulty has on your reproductive efficiency<\/strong>. However, for some, the thoughts of yesteryear\u2019s calving ease bull might be that they sire calves that are light muscled, lower performing, less robust, and in certain areas, lack the survivability necessary to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Debate: The Modern Calving Ease Sire  <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We can tell you that the age-old debate of calving ease versus performance and muscle no longer must exist in your sire selection if you so choose. In today\u2019s world, you do not have to sacrifice performance, muscle, or maternal value in order to obtain the level of calving ease you deem necessary. The modern calving ease sire combines the best of all worlds<\/strong>, no need to compromise. To further emphasize this point, study these exceptional calving ease sires below who also exhibit strength in performance, muscle, and maternal value.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n