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<blockquote data-quote="brihop" data-source="post: 967130" data-attributes="member: 18530"><p>You started off with a great system. Your 3rd cross doesn't have to be a non-keeper, & that 1/4 Herf, 1/4 Ang, 1/2 Simm cow can be a highly productive brood cow. However, if your cow is that crossed up already, putting a super crossed up Bull on them (like the Pharo) is only going to create breed mud. I don't think many would use a bull that crossed up, because most folks want some rhyme or reason (good consistency) in their crossing programs. Often times there is an end, unless you stick to a true 2 or 3 breed rotation using bulls with decent maternal traits. In your case, going back to Angus (instead of the CB Pharo) would make a nice rotation. By choosing 3 breeds (that fit the bill and compliment each other) and sticking to them, you can have a nice orderly program.</p><p></p><p>Doc reiterates a good point about selecting quality within the individual breeds and the importance of breed complimentation in crossbreeding systems... and what fits one person's system may not fit anothers (both based on environment/resources and ultimate market goals).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brihop, post: 967130, member: 18530"] You started off with a great system. Your 3rd cross doesn't have to be a non-keeper, & that 1/4 Herf, 1/4 Ang, 1/2 Simm cow can be a highly productive brood cow. However, if your cow is that crossed up already, putting a super crossed up Bull on them (like the Pharo) is only going to create breed mud. I don't think many would use a bull that crossed up, because most folks want some rhyme or reason (good consistency) in their crossing programs. Often times there is an end, unless you stick to a true 2 or 3 breed rotation using bulls with decent maternal traits. In your case, going back to Angus (instead of the CB Pharo) would make a nice rotation. By choosing 3 breeds (that fit the bill and compliment each other) and sticking to them, you can have a nice orderly program. Doc reiterates a good point about selecting quality within the individual breeds and the importance of breed complimentation in crossbreeding systems... and what fits one person's system may not fit anothers (both based on environment/resources and ultimate market goals). [/QUOTE]
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