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<blockquote data-quote="simme" data-source="post: 1741488" data-attributes="member: 40418"><p>I would concentrate on "easy fleshing, good udder, good feet, moderate frame, good fertility, and longevity" traits more so than prefix. The big boys don't use their own genetics exclusively. They dip into the outside gene pool using bulls from other programs. I suspect that they all have to cull a good bit, so a prefix does not guarantee success on every animal. If you have commercial females now, you might consider purchasing some embryos of matings and genetics that have proven to have merit. That might be a workable plan in addition to purchasing females directly. Purchased females from the programs you mentioned are likely to require a premium to acquire. Embryos or purchased females, expect to cull to get those traits that work for you and your situation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="simme, post: 1741488, member: 40418"] I would concentrate on "easy fleshing, good udder, good feet, moderate frame, good fertility, and longevity" traits more so than prefix. The big boys don't use their own genetics exclusively. They dip into the outside gene pool using bulls from other programs. I suspect that they all have to cull a good bit, so a prefix does not guarantee success on every animal. If you have commercial females now, you might consider purchasing some embryos of matings and genetics that have proven to have merit. That might be a workable plan in addition to purchasing females directly. Purchased females from the programs you mentioned are likely to require a premium to acquire. Embryos or purchased females, expect to cull to get those traits that work for you and your situation. [/QUOTE]
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