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<blockquote data-quote="cbcr" data-source="post: 1756239" data-attributes="member: 16303"><p>It seems that many breeds are in trouble for finding pure genetics. The Shorthorn breed is over 370 years old, the breed has been used in the development of over 40 breeds (both dairy and beef).</p><p></p><p>Finding 100% genetics today keeps getting more and more difficult as so many breeders have been crossing with Red Angus, Maine Anjou and other breeds making Shorthorn Plus animals.</p><p></p><p>The show ring has definitely had an impact on having real world genetics. A big part of the problem is that the breeders who had great breeding programs of 100% Shorthorns are getting fewer and fewer. Sometime the kids will continue but also it seems that the younger generation isn't thinking and are chasing "fads" when it comes to breeding.</p><p></p><p>The Shorthorn is a great breed, and breeders need to wake up (both dairy and beef) or else after over 370 of existence the breed will become extinct. And for one of the oldest breeds, this would really be a shame.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cbcr, post: 1756239, member: 16303"] It seems that many breeds are in trouble for finding pure genetics. The Shorthorn breed is over 370 years old, the breed has been used in the development of over 40 breeds (both dairy and beef). Finding 100% genetics today keeps getting more and more difficult as so many breeders have been crossing with Red Angus, Maine Anjou and other breeds making Shorthorn Plus animals. The show ring has definitely had an impact on having real world genetics. A big part of the problem is that the breeders who had great breeding programs of 100% Shorthorns are getting fewer and fewer. Sometime the kids will continue but also it seems that the younger generation isn't thinking and are chasing "fads" when it comes to breeding. The Shorthorn is a great breed, and breeders need to wake up (both dairy and beef) or else after over 370 of existence the breed will become extinct. And for one of the oldest breeds, this would really be a shame. [/QUOTE]
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