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<blockquote data-quote="BAGTIC" data-source="post: 324102" data-attributes="member: 3757"><p>THERE ARE PROBABLY LOTS OF GOOD ANIMALS OUT THERE THAT DON'T GET THEIR DUE.</p><p></p><p>EXAMPLE:</p><p></p><p>From: Loren A. Olson </p><p>Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:35 AM</p><p>Subject: Addendum: Rose Herd Report - DNA testing</p><p></p><p></p><p>I was completely intrigued by Dr. Caldwell's presentation during the annual meeting in Des Moines of DNA testing of his herd for the tenderness gene. I decided it would be useful to do a follow-up on another unrelated herd to see if his data could be substantiated.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Rather than test our entire herd because of the expense, I chose to do a random selection of our yearlings as we worked them. This is not a scientifically selected random sample, but I think is reliable enough to report the results.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>We tested 12 animals, 10 heifers and two bulls. One bull is a yearling, the other a two year old bull. All heifers were yearlings. These came both from offspring of the Rose Herd and our own herd, although there now is some intermingling of the genetics.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>For those unfamiliar with this, a score of 10 is the best, 1 the worst. Dr. Caldwell said that his preliminary results suggested that Belted Galloways may surpass other breeds in the presence of the DNA tenderness genes.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Our scores ranged from 4-7, with only one, or 8% testing 4.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Seven or 58% tested 6.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Four or 33% test 7.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>There were no 5's.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>I would caution people to interpret this data carefully, but it does support Dr. Caldwell's findings that the tenderness genes do occur at a higher rate in Belties than in other breeds of cattle.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>It is important to emphasize that tenderness is a multi-determined factor, i.e. the gene alone will not make meat tender. Management practices still play a dominant role in tender meat. However, with good management, it allows for expression of these genetic factors.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>For those who wish to learn more, <a href="http://www.igenity.com/" target="_blank">http://www.igenity.com/</a></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Loren</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Loren A. Olson, M. D. </p><p></p><p>and Doug Mortimer</p><p></p><p>Malabar Farm and Blossom Ridge Farm</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.BeltieFarms.com" target="_blank">http://www.BeltieFarms.com</a></p><p></p><p>3032 Settlers Trail</p><p></p><p>St. Charles IA 50240-8564</p><p></p><p>Ph: 641-765-4356</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BAGTIC, post: 324102, member: 3757"] THERE ARE PROBABLY LOTS OF GOOD ANIMALS OUT THERE THAT DON'T GET THEIR DUE. EXAMPLE: From: Loren A. Olson Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:35 AM Subject: Addendum: Rose Herd Report - DNA testing I was completely intrigued by Dr. Caldwell’s presentation during the annual meeting in Des Moines of DNA testing of his herd for the tenderness gene. I decided it would be useful to do a follow-up on another unrelated herd to see if his data could be substantiated. Rather than test our entire herd because of the expense, I chose to do a random selection of our yearlings as we worked them. This is not a scientifically selected random sample, but I think is reliable enough to report the results. We tested 12 animals, 10 heifers and two bulls. One bull is a yearling, the other a two year old bull. All heifers were yearlings. These came both from offspring of the Rose Herd and our own herd, although there now is some intermingling of the genetics. For those unfamiliar with this, a score of 10 is the best, 1 the worst. Dr. Caldwell said that his preliminary results suggested that Belted Galloways may surpass other breeds in the presence of the DNA tenderness genes. Our scores ranged from 4-7, with only one, or 8% testing 4. Seven or 58% tested 6. Four or 33% test 7. There were no 5’s. I would caution people to interpret this data carefully, but it does support Dr. Caldwell’s findings that the tenderness genes do occur at a higher rate in Belties than in other breeds of cattle. It is important to emphasize that tenderness is a multi-determined factor, i.e. the gene alone will not make meat tender. Management practices still play a dominant role in tender meat. However, with good management, it allows for expression of these genetic factors. For those who wish to learn more, [url=http://www.igenity.com/]http://www.igenity.com/[/url] Loren Loren A. Olson, M. D. and Doug Mortimer Malabar Farm and Blossom Ridge Farm [url=http://www.BeltieFarms.com]http://www.BeltieFarms.com[/url] 3032 Settlers Trail St. Charles IA 50240-8564 Ph: 641-765-4356 [/QUOTE]
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