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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 357926" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>Brandomn2 -</p><p></p><p>It is very complex - so complex very few breeders want to take the time, effort and land space to keep it all straight. But it does keep Heterosis at a high level and minimizes dilution of genetic traits. Now - how important those factors are in the overall management of the average breeder's protocol's is questionable. I merely used these examples to point out the principle of cross breeding with multiple breeds. You can go on the internet and check it out. It is complicated. </p><p></p><p>Try these:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://ttp://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI3926.html" target="_blank">ttp://www.extension.umn.edu/distributio ... I3926.html</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.agonline.com/bullbarn/smartcross1.asp" target="_blank">http://www.agonline.com/bullbarn/smartcross1.asp</a></p><p></p><p>I recommend that you contact Dr. Jim Gosey, Ph.D., Animal Science Department, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. He is the author of an article titled, "Crossbreeding - The Forgotten Tool." I have only part of Part I, but I am sure that you can get more information than you can imagine, and he can explain it in more detail than I can. Understand, the crossbreeding systems utilizing more than the usual Three Breed Cross are time-consuming and difficult to manage, but I used the extended explanation as an example - NOT as a recommendation!</p><p></p><p>It is fascinating study, and I am sure that you can benefit from the information, whether or not you decide to delve into "Maximum Heterosis" or not. Check out the links I itemized, and any other articles that Google or Dogpile can supply you with. However you manage your breeding programs, using the very highest quality seedstock you can afford is mandatory for financial success.</p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 357926, member: 1683"] Brandomn2 - It is very complex - so complex very few breeders want to take the time, effort and land space to keep it all straight. But it does keep Heterosis at a high level and minimizes dilution of genetic traits. Now - how important those factors are in the overall management of the average breeder's protocol's is questionable. I merely used these examples to point out the principle of cross breeding with multiple breeds. You can go on the internet and check it out. It is complicated. Try these: [url=ttp://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI3926.html]ttp://www.extension.umn.edu/distributio ... I3926.html[/url] [url=http://www.agonline.com/bullbarn/smartcross1.asp]http://www.agonline.com/bullbarn/smartcross1.asp[/url] I recommend that you contact Dr. Jim Gosey, Ph.D., Animal Science Department, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. He is the author of an article titled, "Crossbreeding - The Forgotten Tool." I have only part of Part I, but I am sure that you can get more information than you can imagine, and he can explain it in more detail than I can. Understand, the crossbreeding systems utilizing more than the usual Three Breed Cross are time-consuming and difficult to manage, but I used the extended explanation as an example - NOT as a recommendation! It is fascinating study, and I am sure that you can benefit from the information, whether or not you decide to delve into "Maximum Heterosis" or not. Check out the links I itemized, and any other articles that Google or Dogpile can supply you with. However you manage your breeding programs, using the very highest quality seedstock you can afford is mandatory for financial success. DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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