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<blockquote data-quote="Gus" data-source="post: 302525" data-attributes="member: 5371"><p>I agree with you in that the cow herd has to maintain the highest degree of productivity and do it at a low cost of production. The current demand that has been placed on the beef industry by the eating public is in fact an atagonism that we deal with in the cattle production model. They demand a lean fat free product as well as a good tasting ( ie choice ) product that has tenderness. We've trained them well to the fact that beef is indeed the protein of choice and what to expect from an eating experience.</p><p></p><p>Retained heterorsis is a must in maintaining a low cost high output herd that can meet market targets. The proper blend of complimentary types will allow for a breeder to then use sires that will enable them to meet the carcass specs that are so atagonistic to the cowherd. Lean steers mean lean females. High gaining growth types mean the same in both sexes. The key is to breed animals that grow fast and big to an end point before carcasses are docked. Most models will indicate that growth still rules from a profitability standpoint in most segments of the industry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gus, post: 302525, member: 5371"] I agree with you in that the cow herd has to maintain the highest degree of productivity and do it at a low cost of production. The current demand that has been placed on the beef industry by the eating public is in fact an atagonism that we deal with in the cattle production model. They demand a lean fat free product as well as a good tasting ( ie choice ) product that has tenderness. We've trained them well to the fact that beef is indeed the protein of choice and what to expect from an eating experience. Retained heterorsis is a must in maintaining a low cost high output herd that can meet market targets. The proper blend of complimentary types will allow for a breeder to then use sires that will enable them to meet the carcass specs that are so atagonistic to the cowherd. Lean steers mean lean females. High gaining growth types mean the same in both sexes. The key is to breed animals that grow fast and big to an end point before carcasses are docked. Most models will indicate that growth still rules from a profitability standpoint in most segments of the industry. [/QUOTE]
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