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<blockquote data-quote="Subsoil" data-source="post: 79361" data-attributes="member: 1099"><p>Thanks for the back up Cutter. Some of these guys that still think we are colonies of Great Britain and therefore must remain loyal to the breeds that originated there aren't looking at the big picture.</p><p></p><p>Sure GAR and others can take the very top end of their breed and get them to yeild like an average Limmy, Simmy, or Charlais - but what percentage of american cattle producers are using the top 5% of any particular breed? </p><p></p><p>Face it - Engish cattle have better quality grades, Exotic cattle have better yield grades, and zebu cross cattle do better in humid climates. </p><p></p><p>If anyone thinks I've hit my head, it's because I was laughing so hard at anyone who can honestly argue with the previous statement. The cheapest way to get the best of all three is crossbreeding. </p><p></p><p>I guess some of you guys never studied hybrid vigor and heterosis in science class.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Subsoil, post: 79361, member: 1099"] Thanks for the back up Cutter. Some of these guys that still think we are colonies of Great Britain and therefore must remain loyal to the breeds that originated there aren't looking at the big picture. Sure GAR and others can take the very top end of their breed and get them to yeild like an average Limmy, Simmy, or Charlais - but what percentage of american cattle producers are using the top 5% of any particular breed? Face it - Engish cattle have better quality grades, Exotic cattle have better yield grades, and zebu cross cattle do better in humid climates. If anyone thinks I've hit my head, it's because I was laughing so hard at anyone who can honestly argue with the previous statement. The cheapest way to get the best of all three is crossbreeding. I guess some of you guys never studied hybrid vigor and heterosis in science class. [/QUOTE]
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