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<blockquote data-quote="Santas and Duhram Reds" data-source="post: 414030" data-attributes="member: 6712"><p>As far as the limiting of gene pool conversation that is going on in this thread, both of your arguments are logical. In this particular example however, Black Baldies have been in existence for a very, very, long time. I do not believe that giving them full blood status is commiting the crime of limiting the gene pool more than it already is. </p><p></p><p>The blood lines for angus is very deep in the aspect that a lot of people own angus cattle. However, this does not mean that it is genetically deep. For instance, ALL angus cattle are polled. There is a homozygotic gene, as well as black, the compostion/quality of their coat, some might even say the hardness of their hooves, etc, etc. </p><p></p><p>Dairy cattle can not be compared to Beef cattle in my opinion as far as limiting the gene pool. I believe the dairy industry usds line breeding for more extensively than the beef industry. Granted, I'll admit I didn't read the article, it doesn't concern me, but I believe the article was referring to holstein cattle, a breed. Traits such as this are far more represented within a single breed rather than across an industry. With the dairy industry, if holstein cattle are affected, then the industry is affected. </p><p></p><p>You could look at all the breeds who have used angus cattle to miraculously make their breed black. But several breeds have not done this and several of those within the breed chose to had members who chose to stay pure, and I commend them for that. </p><p> </p><p>If every Angus influenced cow started dying tomorrow? Sure the beef industry would be affected but not to the degree that the dairy industry would if it was Holstein, or I at least I wouldn't assume so. </p><p></p><p>In short, I believe the Beef industry's gene pool is far more diverse than the Dairy industry's. I don't think that this article really applies, or is anything we need to worry about.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Santas and Duhram Reds, post: 414030, member: 6712"] As far as the limiting of gene pool conversation that is going on in this thread, both of your arguments are logical. In this particular example however, Black Baldies have been in existence for a very, very, long time. I do not believe that giving them full blood status is commiting the crime of limiting the gene pool more than it already is. The blood lines for angus is very deep in the aspect that a lot of people own angus cattle. However, this does not mean that it is genetically deep. For instance, ALL angus cattle are polled. There is a homozygotic gene, as well as black, the compostion/quality of their coat, some might even say the hardness of their hooves, etc, etc. Dairy cattle can not be compared to Beef cattle in my opinion as far as limiting the gene pool. I believe the dairy industry usds line breeding for more extensively than the beef industry. Granted, I'll admit I didn't read the article, it doesn't concern me, but I believe the article was referring to holstein cattle, a breed. Traits such as this are far more represented within a single breed rather than across an industry. With the dairy industry, if holstein cattle are affected, then the industry is affected. You could look at all the breeds who have used angus cattle to miraculously make their breed black. But several breeds have not done this and several of those within the breed chose to had members who chose to stay pure, and I commend them for that. If every Angus influenced cow started dying tomorrow? Sure the beef industry would be affected but not to the degree that the dairy industry would if it was Holstein, or I at least I wouldn't assume so. In short, I believe the Beef industry's gene pool is far more diverse than the Dairy industry's. I don't think that this article really applies, or is anything we need to worry about. [/QUOTE]
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