I have a cattle question for the cows guys on here.

[segbert]

Jersey

[Eagles1181]

You might look at criollo. Small breed, but very hardy. Great marbling and very tender meat (best I have ever eaten, period).

Check out http://www.leanandtenderbeef.com/about-criollo-cattle/ for info on the breed. Also there is a phone number of there you can call to look into renting or buying a bull.

Eagle

[BMatthys]

You should use an Angus that will bring you most profit in the end

[Skinny]

https://www.RABrownRanch.com

Skinny

[barnett77859]

I vote angus there calves always seem to bring top prices at the local auction.

[rooster]

Chi or Chiangus.

[JeffJ]

Looks like I may go with a good brangus. I want something that will finish out nice as we plan on keeping one steer a year for personal consumption. Still open to thoughts. My main wants are black, ease of calving and good finish out.

I dont want to buy an auction bull because I dont know where he is coming from. I just dont know many breeders around me. Any leads would be appreciated.