A Anonymous Nov 29, 2004 #1 If a calf has the same grandfather on the mother and fathers side but not the grandmother is this considered linebreeding and is it to close. :?:
If a calf has the same grandfather on the mother and fathers side but not the grandmother is this considered linebreeding and is it to close. :?:
Rustler9 Well-known member Joined Jun 14, 2004 Messages 2,356 Reaction score 4 Location Southern Middle Tennessee Nov 29, 2004 #2 I would consider this line breeding. I don't think it's too close. We do some of this with our registered Longhorns.
I would consider this line breeding. I don't think it's too close. We do some of this with our registered Longhorns.
Jake Well-known member Joined Dec 20, 2003 Messages 3,835 Reaction score 192 Location North Central Kansas Nov 29, 2004 #3 If it messes up it's inbreeding, it's linebreeding if it comes out ok, basicly no matter what the percentages are :lol:
If it messes up it's inbreeding, it's linebreeding if it comes out ok, basicly no matter what the percentages are :lol:
TheBullLady Well-known member Joined Feb 14, 2004 Messages 3,537 Reaction score 1 Location Central Texas Nov 29, 2004 #4 If you're talking about Brahman cattle, it's hard to find many that don't have the same grandparents. :roll:
If you're talking about Brahman cattle, it's hard to find many that don't have the same grandparents. :roll:
OP OP A Anonymous Nov 29, 2004 #5 Thanks for the comments. I am going to try it with two calves we have raised.