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<blockquote data-quote="novaman" data-source="post: 656248" data-attributes="member: 2744"><p>I can't disagree that using proven bulls is the best way to go. However, a bull doesn't become proven without first taking a chance on that bull. If your cow herd is where you want them I would certainly use nothing but a proven bull you know works well. My problem is I'm never satisfied with the genetics in my herd. I always want to advance the genetics. For that reason, I tend to take a risk on new genetics that may not necessarily be proven. I think the key is using the new genetics on a small portion of the herd to get a "taste". I'm not sure about the beef side of it but on the dairy AI sires they are now using genomic evaluations. Young sires are now in the 65-75% accuracy range with no calves on the ground. That's far from proven but it makes taking a chance a lot less risky.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novaman, post: 656248, member: 2744"] I can't disagree that using proven bulls is the best way to go. However, a bull doesn't become proven without first taking a chance on that bull. If your cow herd is where you want them I would certainly use nothing but a proven bull you know works well. My problem is I'm never satisfied with the genetics in my herd. I always want to advance the genetics. For that reason, I tend to take a risk on new genetics that may not necessarily be proven. I think the key is using the new genetics on a small portion of the herd to get a "taste". I'm not sure about the beef side of it but on the dairy AI sires they are now using genomic evaluations. Young sires are now in the 65-75% accuracy range with no calves on the ground. That's far from proven but it makes taking a chance a lot less risky. [/QUOTE]
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