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<blockquote data-quote="chaded" data-source="post: 1631488" data-attributes="member: 33922"><p>I was reading an article on this topic and it got me thinking about what I am currently doing and whether I should change course a little. I know that (at least for me) Heterosis can be a little difficult to quantify, but for the sake of discussion let's assume everything is of equal genetic quality.</p><p></p><p> I have a small herd of 14 now, will be adding a few as well. I have access to good quality purebred black angus and Herefords. My herd is mostly black angus and they are bred to a hereford bull. </p><p></p><p>My plan has been, use black angus cows and hereford bull and sell all the calves. I would buy replacement black angus cows. The article had mentioned maternal Heterosis which I've thought about before but with my situation replacements is a bit of an issue doing that. </p><p></p><p>I guess what I am wondering is, with a small herd is my current system the best I can do or should I keep my own replacements and switch sire breeds back and forth? Or something else? I realize I can't fully capitalize on maximum Heterosis but would like to get the most out of it. My calves currently go to the sale barn.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chaded, post: 1631488, member: 33922"] I was reading an article on this topic and it got me thinking about what I am currently doing and whether I should change course a little. I know that (at least for me) Heterosis can be a little difficult to quantify, but for the sake of discussion let’s assume everything is of equal genetic quality. I have a small herd of 14 now, will be adding a few as well. I have access to good quality purebred black angus and Herefords. My herd is mostly black angus and they are bred to a hereford bull. My plan has been, use black angus cows and hereford bull and sell all the calves. I would buy replacement black angus cows. The article had mentioned maternal Heterosis which I’ve thought about before but with my situation replacements is a bit of an issue doing that. I guess what I am wondering is, with a small herd is my current system the best I can do or should I keep my own replacements and switch sire breeds back and forth? Or something else? I realize I can’t fully capitalize on maximum Heterosis but would like to get the most out of it. My calves currently go to the sale barn. [/QUOTE]
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