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<blockquote data-quote="Ryder" data-source="post: 100489" data-attributes="member: 663"><p>Inbreeding "concentrates" undesirable (as well as desirable) genes. Has to do with a greater degree of genetic homozygosity which brings out 'hidden' traits which are often detrimental. </p><p>The closer the relationship, the greater the effect. Same as incest in humans. This can be discussed in more detail if you need to.</p><p>Some will breed a bull to his daughters. Depends on how much risk you want to take.</p><p></p><p>Heifers will breed at less than 800 lbs. but they need to grow and mature more before calving. Don't think that a bull with younger heifers want breed-they will.</p><p></p><p>Castrate a 5 year old bull??? No. Sell the bull when you are through with him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ryder, post: 100489, member: 663"] Inbreeding "concentrates" undesirable (as well as desirable) genes. Has to do with a greater degree of genetic homozygosity which brings out 'hidden' traits which are often detrimental. The closer the relationship, the greater the effect. Same as incest in humans. This can be discussed in more detail if you need to. Some will breed a bull to his daughters. Depends on how much risk you want to take. Heifers will breed at less than 800 lbs. but they need to grow and mature more before calving. Don't think that a bull with younger heifers want breed-they will. Castrate a 5 year old bull??? No. Sell the bull when you are through with him. [/QUOTE]
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