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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 7115"><p>Keep up the independent thinking, that is where true improvements come from. Think end customers first and then work your way back to the traits needed and environment, the last decision is breed. Decide on the package of traits needed to accomplish your objects, most likely a combination of breeds unless your objective is to produce a certain type of purebred seedstock.</p><p></p><p>Some cautions:</p><p></p><p>1. Do not put much stock in what any extension agent tells you. They may do a good job as general information providers, but most are not beef production specialists. Even the few that are, are overly influenced by breed politics. Just that way things are in a public position like that.</p><p></p><p>2. Do not confuse the true value of genetics with what they cost you. Expensive does not equate to production value. Here again, you must decide upon what package of specific traits you require and then seek out the "right" genetic packages. In most cases (other than the mindless pursuit of showring winners) the genetics that have the most value to you, will be lower priced than the average.</p><p></p><p>3. Do not pay for someone else's ego trip or hype, glitz and glamour. Do your homework and decide on your objectives first, then seek out a genetic supplier.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 7115"] Keep up the independent thinking, that is where true improvements come from. Think end customers first and then work your way back to the traits needed and environment, the last decision is breed. Decide on the package of traits needed to accomplish your objects, most likely a combination of breeds unless your objective is to produce a certain type of purebred seedstock. Some cautions: 1. Do not put much stock in what any extension agent tells you. They may do a good job as general information providers, but most are not beef production specialists. Even the few that are, are overly influenced by breed politics. Just that way things are in a public position like that. 2. Do not confuse the true value of genetics with what they cost you. Expensive does not equate to production value. Here again, you must decide upon what package of specific traits you require and then seek out the "right" genetic packages. In most cases (other than the mindless pursuit of showring winners) the genetics that have the most value to you, will be lower priced than the average. 3. Do not pay for someone else's ego trip or hype, glitz and glamour. Do your homework and decide on your objectives first, then seek out a genetic supplier. [/QUOTE]
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