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<blockquote data-quote="docgraybull" data-source="post: 134497" data-attributes="member: 885"><p>Thanks for posting that article MikeC. It was interesting. To preface the rest of this post, I'm not a seedstock producer, and I prefer to raise crossbred cattle and utilize various crosses. However, when I sell "freezer beef" it is easier to get a premium from potential buyers when their eyes glaze over when I mention that the beef is Black Angus influenced! So, I have a few questions/comments. "Guarantees" seems like such a strong word. Are there some data to back this up. I mean other than just repeating that hybrid vigor or heterosis produces better cattle? Some of the Angus sires I've seen listed with WW of 700-800 lbs (or more) and YW of 1200-1500 lbs (or more) and ADG (on test) of 5-6 lbs per day sure seem like that they would be hard to beat with the crossbreds (even 3 breed limited) that I'm familiar with.</p><p> What was it? That's what I want to know.</p><p> Were the breeds "even to start with"?</p><p> Agreed. In your opinion is this something that is impending? Do you think that the pendulum will swing in the next year or two, five to ten years, fifteen to twenty years.....? If it is in fact unsustainable, what will the next "greatest" breed(s) be?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="docgraybull, post: 134497, member: 885"] Thanks for posting that article MikeC. It was interesting. To preface the rest of this post, I'm not a seedstock producer, and I prefer to raise crossbred cattle and utilize various crosses. However, when I sell "freezer beef" it is easier to get a premium from potential buyers when their eyes glaze over when I mention that the beef is Black Angus influenced! So, I have a few questions/comments. "Guarantees" seems like such a strong word. Are there some data to back this up. I mean other than just repeating that hybrid vigor or heterosis produces better cattle? Some of the Angus sires I've seen listed with WW of 700-800 lbs (or more) and YW of 1200-1500 lbs (or more) and ADG (on test) of 5-6 lbs per day sure seem like that they would be hard to beat with the crossbreds (even 3 breed limited) that I'm familiar with. What was it? That's what I want to know. Were the breeds "even to start with"? Agreed. In your opinion is this something that is impending? Do you think that the pendulum will swing in the next year or two, five to ten years, fifteen to twenty years.....? If it is in fact unsustainable, what will the next "greatest" breed(s) be? [/QUOTE]
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