General's Last Hurrah

Some of you may remember the sad tale of General, the Hereford bull who gave us many beautiful calves.  He had been on loan to another rancher during most of 2020 to allow our calves to be sold and for all the cows to be bred at about the same time.  

Unfortunately, General injured himself early in January of last year just before he was returned to us.  He was so lame in his hind legs that he could hardly walk.  We hoped rest would allow him to heal and sire another generation of calves, but it wasn’t to be.  At least, we didn’t think so.  How could a bull that could hardly walk breed a cow?  

Silly us.  In spite of being in great pain, General rose to the occasion one last time.  Well, in this case, at least five or six times.  Based on when General returned to our herd, and when we acquired his successor, G.W., our first five calves are General’s, and likely Red Cow’s calf as well.  

Good work, General.  You left a wonderful legacy and we are grateful.