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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 277852" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>Brandon - </p><p>This is a 'well-thought-out answer! Your comment regarding simplification with using F1's is correct to a point - assuming you are maximizing quality with Phenotype AND Genotype. That is the 'stone wall' most breeders run into with their "complimentarity" focus. Just read some of the other comments on this very thread - it's all about "LOOKS", and Phenotype, but not a word about maximizing optimal genetics (EPD's).</p><p></p><p>Using AI with the BEST bulls (Phenotype <strong>AND</strong> Genotype) and ET with the <strong>VERY BEST</strong> Doner females (Phenotype <strong>AND</strong> Genotype) saves time, money AND allows the commercial cattlemen to select his replacements from his own herd, precluding his going 'out-of-herd' to do so. It results in less of a 'crap shoot' and minimizes mongrelization. "Cross Breeding" producers have proved that 75 to 100 pounds per calf is added by "Intelligent" breed and seedstock selection. But it cannot be by helter-skelter and with thoughtless selection. It is a BU$INE$$, folks!</p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 277852, member: 1683"] Brandon - This is a 'well-thought-out answer! Your comment regarding simplification with using F1's is correct to a point - assuming you are maximizing quality with Phenotype AND Genotype. That is the 'stone wall' most breeders run into with their "complimentarity" focus. Just read some of the other comments on this very thread - it's all about "LOOKS", and Phenotype, but not a word about maximizing optimal genetics (EPD's). Using AI with the BEST bulls (Phenotype [b]AND[/b] Genotype) and ET with the [b]VERY BEST[/b] Doner females (Phenotype [b]AND[/b] Genotype) saves time, money AND allows the commercial cattlemen to select his replacements from his own herd, precluding his going 'out-of-herd' to do so. It results in less of a 'crap shoot' and minimizes mongrelization. "Cross Breeding" producers have proved that 75 to 100 pounds per calf is added by "Intelligent" breed and seedstock selection. But it cannot be by helter-skelter and with thoughtless selection. It is a BU$INE$$, folks! DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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