02/11/2025
In any livestock, you should choose genetics that work for you, not against you. I had a very intelligent man tell me once to "just stop fighting it". At first I wasn't sure what he meant, but as time went on I began to grasp the depth of that statement.
A lot of times we feel we are pushing against the current, but what happens if we just stop fighting it?
God intended us to live with Him, not against Him. Livestock rearing should be the same. We need to watch our livestock, understand their behavior and work with it to make them docile whether through working them or their genetics. Culling is the most powerful tool we have in making our animals better.
Livestock is not for the faint of heart. You must be willing to decide to let one go if needed. Do your research, always be willing to learn, and let God guide you through the process.
