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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 645118" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>You have written ten names here, some of which are specific bulls, and some of which are just prefixes of bulls' names. Nevertheless, the same selection protocols apply when "Bull Selection" methods are incorporated into your business.</p><p></p><p>The first procedure on the agenda should be - "What am I attempting to achieve by the selection of ANY bull (or bulls) which I determine I wish to utilize? Am I selecting for <strong>Terminal</strong> Genetics, or <strong>Maternal</strong> Genetics? What are the Phenotypic characteristics of my COW herd that I wish to enhance? - - or change? What is the most I can expect from a mating of ANY Angus Bull bred to a herd of half Jersey cows?"</p><p></p><p>When you have decided on the direction you wish to proceed, THEN you can compare your cow genetics with those of the Angus (or any other breed) Bulls' genetics, and have some idea of what to expect from the matings. But to just name a collection of bulls' names of a particular breed without any goal, destination, objective or specific end in view is a waste of your time, and not really achieving the well-thought-out long time program that is necessary for ultimate success in the business.</p><p></p><p>...Unless you are looking for income through selling weaned calves from your Jersey Milk cow herd. If that is the case, stress Calving Ease, REA, and WW EPD's in the Angus bull that you seek. The Jersey side of the mating will take care of Marbling characteristcs.</p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 645118, member: 1683"] You have written ten names here, some of which are specific bulls, and some of which are just prefixes of bulls' names. Nevertheless, the same selection protocols apply when "Bull Selection" methods are incorporated into your business. The first procedure on the agenda should be - "What am I attempting to achieve by the selection of ANY bull (or bulls) which I determine I wish to utilize? Am I selecting for [b]Terminal[/b] Genetics, or [b]Maternal[/b] Genetics? What are the Phenotypic characteristics of my COW herd that I wish to enhance? - - or change? What is the most I can expect from a mating of ANY Angus Bull bred to a herd of half Jersey cows?" When you have decided on the direction you wish to proceed, THEN you can compare your cow genetics with those of the Angus (or any other breed) Bulls' genetics, and have some idea of what to expect from the matings. But to just name a collection of bulls' names of a particular breed without any goal, destination, objective or specific end in view is a waste of your time, and not really achieving the well-thought-out long time program that is necessary for ultimate success in the business. ...Unless you are looking for income through selling weaned calves from your Jersey Milk cow herd. If that is the case, stress Calving Ease, REA, and WW EPD's in the Angus bull that you seek. The Jersey side of the mating will take care of Marbling characteristcs. DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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