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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 304294" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>1848- Genetics are genetics. Phenotype is phenotype. In order for a <strong><em>balance</em></strong> of the two factors to be optimal, you have to view the animal in question, (or 'herd' in question) as an entire entity - not just a collection of figures and/or pictures. Balance and moderation will establish a 'standard' over time, and allow the breeder to be able to manipulate his selection of Bulls and/ or replacement females to sustain his particular desires for his herd. If he discovers that his frame scores are getting out of line for what he wants he instantly knows what to search for in modifying that discrepancy. Inasmuch as the bull provides the majority of your seedstock's genetics, that selection is very critical for your future production for several years, if you retain heifers for replacements. I am sure that you can see how an understanding of EPD's is important in maintaining a <strong>BALANCE</strong> of Genotype AND Phenotype.</p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 304294, member: 1683"] 1848- Genetics are genetics. Phenotype is phenotype. In order for a [b][i]balance[/i][/b] of the two factors to be optimal, you have to view the animal in question, (or 'herd' in question) as an entire entity - not just a collection of figures and/or pictures. Balance and moderation will establish a 'standard' over time, and allow the breeder to be able to manipulate his selection of Bulls and/ or replacement females to sustain his particular desires for his herd. If he discovers that his frame scores are getting out of line for what he wants he instantly knows what to search for in modifying that discrepancy. Inasmuch as the bull provides the majority of your seedstock's genetics, that selection is very critical for your future production for several years, if you retain heifers for replacements. I am sure that you can see how an understanding of EPD's is important in maintaining a [b]BALANCE[/b] of Genotype AND Phenotype. DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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