Lon
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Jovid":l0s0usj9 said:VLS_GUY":l0s0usj9 said:Have any Red Poll breeders ever considered developing a composite with say, Limousin? The other breed would add growth and genetic variability so selection can make progress. With no Angus content in such a composite it would maximize heterosis. It would seem to me that a breed like Limo or Blonde would be a good choice for a growth breed or if you want to double down on maternal Tarentaise would work. What do you think?
We have a breeder in Missouri making composites out of Red Polls and Salers. He sells the steers at a premium.
Because of the non watered down genetics of Red Polls they would make nice composites with any breed.
I would love to try some crossbreeding but with the high demand for registered seed stock I will continue to raise full bloods.
asked about this cross myself. talked to the son said they are real happy with them. seem to raise one heck of a calf and you couldnt ask for a better momma cow out there. as far as the tarentaise they have some that are 1/4 tatentaise half angus and 1/4 red poll and they seem to be a good cow too just dont last as long as they would like. also said the same about the seed stock being in demand. they started to flush thier best red poll cows to increase thier numbers of the good beefy type they like but to watch out for the high milk ones cause they will take alot of feed.thanks again john i learned 100 times this from talking to you and them.