Questions about 4-H Steer project?
I an thinking about buying a steer next year for 4-H. I have alot of questions!
What is the best breed to use for a market steer? Angus or Angus/Maine Anjou? What’s a fair going price for steers right now? I’ve heard anywhere from $800 to $1500 from a rancher and a 4-Hers.
How old is a calf when it’s weaned? How old are the calves you buy for market steer? A year? And judges prefer a solid black animal? Why?
Is it a good idea to buy a heifer angus for breeding (so I wouldn’t have to sell her at the auction)? And heifers are classified as any cow under 2yrs? What to look for when selecting a beef breed breeding heifer? What’s a fair going price for a breeding angus heifer?
Are cattle very stubborn or somewhat docile? The angus breed- docile or hostile?
Also, in beef showmanship, you wear a western shirt and black jeans, and in dairy showmanship all white? I noticed with dairy goats they wear all white, too? Why?
Thanks!
I think that the best breed will be the Angus. Ideally, a calf is ready to be weaned when it’s 7 to 8 months old.
