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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 810577" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>Lon-</p><p></p><p>I must caution you to be careful about what you assume. Not only did I NOT say anything about specific breeds, I did NOT say that "breeding up was a waste." I said that it took TIME, not a waste of time. Words mean things, and that is why it is absolutely critically important that you read EVERYTHING carefully so that the true meaning comes through completely! </p><p></p><p>Concerning "crossbreeding" cattle, and the advantages and disadvantages of that particular breeding plan - Scott Greiner, PhD., at Virginia Tech said it is one of the "oldest and most fundamental principles to reducing costs and enhancing productivity." You are certainly correct about that basic principle of beef production. Crossbreeding beef cattle offers two primary advantages relative to the use of only one breed - it combines the strengths of the various breeds used to form the cross, and crossbred animals exhibit heterosis, or hybrid vigor, which refers to the superiority in performance of the crossbred animal compared to the average of the straightbred parents.</p><p></p><p>Delving into the intricacies of understanding all of the factors involved in beef cattle breeding requires EXTENSIVE study and learning in order to perform the necessary activities and breeding selection methods in making the optimal selection choices of the INDIVIDUAL breeding pairs, both in straightbred breeding, and crossbreeding protocols. In order for ANY cattle breeding program to be successful, strict detailed attention must be paid to the Phenotype, Genotype, and Functional Traits of the chosen bulls and cows of the mating decisions whether they are purebred, crossbred, or somewhere in between. Concentrated attention to those factors will save the cattle producer years and years of time, untold numbers of dollars, and hours of grief and agony! </p><p></p><p>Focusing on the above-mentioned Phenotype, Genotype and Functional Traits of your seedstock is more critical and important than the particular breed(s) of cattle that you select to raise. The breed on which you decide is YOUR choice. The quality of the seedstock you select and the care and management protocols that you employ in raising them will dictate whether you are satisfied with the results you achieve, or whether you go broke and out of business in the near future.</p><p></p><p>In your particular circumstances, I highly recommend that you study, learn and employ Crossbreeding methods in your management plans. . . . And a careful study of cattle breeds is mandatory before you make a decision about seedstock. I recommend that you go to <a href="http://www.dogpile.com" target="_blank">http://www.dogpile.com</a> or Google and [search] for "Beef Cattle Breeds" and "Crossbreeding- The Lost Art?" Lots of good reading and Luck to you Lon.</p><p></p><p>Here is a link to get your blood circulating and your ideas perking!</p><p><a href="http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2010/02feb10/0210fp_buying_bulls.html" target="_blank">http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/ ... bulls.html</a></p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 810577, member: 1683"] Lon- I must caution you to be careful about what you assume. Not only did I NOT say anything about specific breeds, I did NOT say that "breeding up was a waste." I said that it took TIME, not a waste of time. Words mean things, and that is why it is absolutely critically important that you read EVERYTHING carefully so that the true meaning comes through completely! Concerning "crossbreeding" cattle, and the advantages and disadvantages of that particular breeding plan - Scott Greiner, PhD., at Virginia Tech said it is one of the "oldest and most fundamental principles to reducing costs and enhancing productivity." You are certainly correct about that basic principle of beef production. Crossbreeding beef cattle offers two primary advantages relative to the use of only one breed - it combines the strengths of the various breeds used to form the cross, and crossbred animals exhibit heterosis, or hybrid vigor, which refers to the superiority in performance of the crossbred animal compared to the average of the straightbred parents. Delving into the intricacies of understanding all of the factors involved in beef cattle breeding requires EXTENSIVE study and learning in order to perform the necessary activities and breeding selection methods in making the optimal selection choices of the INDIVIDUAL breeding pairs, both in straightbred breeding, and crossbreeding protocols. In order for ANY cattle breeding program to be successful, strict detailed attention must be paid to the Phenotype, Genotype, and Functional Traits of the chosen bulls and cows of the mating decisions whether they are purebred, crossbred, or somewhere in between. Concentrated attention to those factors will save the cattle producer years and years of time, untold numbers of dollars, and hours of grief and agony! Focusing on the above-mentioned Phenotype, Genotype and Functional Traits of your seedstock is more critical and important than the particular breed(s) of cattle that you select to raise. The breed on which you decide is YOUR choice. The quality of the seedstock you select and the care and management protocols that you employ in raising them will dictate whether you are satisfied with the results you achieve, or whether you go broke and out of business in the near future. In your particular circumstances, I highly recommend that you study, learn and employ Crossbreeding methods in your management plans. . . . And a careful study of cattle breeds is mandatory before you make a decision about seedstock. I recommend that you go to [url=http://www.dogpile.com]http://www.dogpile.com[/url] or Google and [search] for "Beef Cattle Breeds" and "Crossbreeding- The Lost Art?" Lots of good reading and Luck to you Lon. Here is a link to get your blood circulating and your ideas perking! [url=http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2010/02feb10/0210fp_buying_bulls.html]http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/ ... bulls.html[/url] DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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