{"id":6921,"date":"2021-08-04T01:13:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T05:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thistlehill.net\/wpblog\/?p=6921"},"modified":"2021-08-11T12:49:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T16:49:53","slug":"the-class-of-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thistlehill.net\/wpblog\/the-class-of-21\/","title":{"rendered":"The class of \u201821\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u2026welcomed to the Perrine\u2019s nearby Slainte farm by the year around dog in charge, Molly.&nbsp; This group of 14 includes both heifers and steers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thistlehill.net\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Class-of-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thistlehill.net\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Class-of-21.jpg\" alt=\"Class of '21\" class=\"wp-image-6922\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.thistlehill.net\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Class-of-21.jpg 960w, http:\/\/www.thistlehill.net\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Class-of-21-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.thistlehill.net\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Class-of-21-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Photo by Mary Perrine<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Perrines and their neighbors, the Ferro\u2019s, have been taking our young calves for a number of years.&nbsp; That larger calf to the right is a Devon-Senepol cross\u2026a testimony to the magnifying effect of heterosis or out-crossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mama cows remain at Thistle Hill and they\u2019ll be delivering new babies in about two months.&nbsp; Separating these calves enables us to bring bulls to the main herd for rebreeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incidentally these calves aren\u2019t the entire class of \u201821.&nbsp; There are another 7 that have moved under the care of Joan Fleck, a well-known Virginia horsewoman.&nbsp; We\u2019ve said many times that Thistle Hill could not provide the quality seedstock we do without the help of our neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the time of the year to strengthen your herd with Thistle Hill genetics\u2026from open young heifers, to heifers bred to a choice of bulls, to young cow\/calves to three-in-ones!&nbsp; You can also supplement your meat program with one of our grass fed steers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>David<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2026welcomed to the Perrine\u2019s nearby Slainte farm by the year around dog in charge, Molly.&nbsp; This group of 14 includes both heifers and steers. The Perrines and their neighbors, the Ferro\u2019s, have been taking our young calves for a number of years.&nbsp; That larger calf to the right is a Devon-Senepol cross\u2026a testimony to the magnifying effect of heterosis or out-crossing. The mama cows remain at Thistle Hill and they\u2019ll be delivering new babies in about two months.&nbsp; Separating these calves enables us to bring bulls to the main herd for rebreeding. Incidentally these calves aren\u2019t the entire class of \u201821.&nbsp; There are another 7 that have moved under the care of Joan Fleck, a well-known Virginia horsewoman.&nbsp; We\u2019ve said many times that Thistle Hill could not provide the quality seedstock we do without the help of our neighbors. This is the time of the year to strengthen your herd with Thistle Hill genetics\u2026from open young heifers, to heifers bred to a choice of bulls, to young cow\/calves to three-in-ones!&nbsp; You can also supplement your meat program with one of our grass fed steers. 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