Are they really worth a 1,000 words or a thousand $s? Yes and Yes. But it still depends on the seller. I can personally give you accounts of both sides of the story. Look at Joe Dirt’s semen prices. He doesn’t set the world on fire. Why? Because there isn’t a good picture of him and at this point in his career, who needs one? His track record compares favorably to most wether bucks in the industry. But there isn’t a pic. I can tell you what to breed him to, what to protect him on and still…..It is what it is. <\/p>\n
Now, if you get a fancy pic of a new young buck (unproven), that picture will help you sell semen. This is not a Kelln opinion. It is fact. So, yes, a picture can be worth thousands of $s. I do believe that honest pictures are important in marketing livestock. <\/p>\n
But, a breeder’s words should be worth more than the picture. For example, Duke has a set of barrows on feed. All 5 came from the same breeder. All 5 were bought sight unseen. An accomplice looked at a couple of them for me and he steered me in the right direction. I talked to the breeder about the hogs. He point blank told me, “I wouldn’t feed that hog for that show. If my kids were going, then I would feed this one.” My reply, “Then that is the one that I want.” So far, he looks to be correct. <\/p>\n
My point is that it is in the breeder’s best interest to be truthful and give their best advice. Ask them. If they are reputable and have a proven track record, they can head you in the right direction. Even honest pics can lie to a person and give you a warm fuzzy feeling. Kind of like peeing in a pool. Yeah, you feel relief, but now you are swimming in your own piss. <\/p>\n
I realize that I can be a little “harsh” to deal with, but I won’t head you down the wrong road. Most breeders want to help and do right. I want to cash a check, but I would rather cash a check every year instead of just once. I do believe that most breeders think the same way. <\/p>\n
Here’s to the Schovanec’s, Vanderwork’s and Comstock’s who are in KC without me. All I can say is, “Lee,Schoovy and the kids, PLEASE don’t let let Scott Comstock do anything that I wouldn’t do. Keep him calm. Good luck and have fun. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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