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Is this a diluter heifer?
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<blockquote data-quote="randiliana" data-source="post: 1231974" data-attributes="member: 2308"><p>No, it is the same as the one carried by Shorthorns. The Hereford one is an 'incompletely' dominant gene, which means that if one copy(hetero) is carried it expresses differently than if 2 copies are there (homo). Think bald faced vs white face with the feather neck, white belly and feet/legs. But there are also other genes out there that influence how much white is on an animal as well.</p><p></p><p>The Holstien/Shorthorn spotting gene is a recessive gene, which means that it takes 2 copies (homo) for the animal to be spotted. 1 copy can be passed down for many generations without ever showing itself, until it meets up with another copy at some point and you will suddenly (out of the blue) have a spotted animal. Works the same as the red gene.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="randiliana, post: 1231974, member: 2308"] No, it is the same as the one carried by Shorthorns. The Hereford one is an 'incompletely' dominant gene, which means that if one copy(hetero) is carried it expresses differently than if 2 copies are there (homo). Think bald faced vs white face with the feather neck, white belly and feet/legs. But there are also other genes out there that influence how much white is on an animal as well. The Holstien/Shorthorn spotting gene is a recessive gene, which means that it takes 2 copies (homo) for the animal to be spotted. 1 copy can be passed down for many generations without ever showing itself, until it meets up with another copy at some point and you will suddenly (out of the blue) have a spotted animal. Works the same as the red gene. [/QUOTE]
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