K k alton Well-known member Joined May 3, 2005 Messages 66 Reaction score 0 Location Central Alabama Oct 10, 2005 #1 A softball for you old-timers...what is a "terminal sire"? I did a search, and by context I'm guessing all offspring go to the butcher???
A softball for you old-timers...what is a "terminal sire"? I did a search, and by context I'm guessing all offspring go to the butcher???
W Workinonit Farm Well-known member Joined Nov 4, 2004 Messages 7,162 Reaction score 23 Location Ctrl Virginia Oct 10, 2005 #2 Terminal sires are used with the intention of a terminal cross. As in, it is not intended for the calves to become breeding stock. So yes, I suppose you could say that the offspring will go to the butcher. Katherine
Terminal sires are used with the intention of a terminal cross. As in, it is not intended for the calves to become breeding stock. So yes, I suppose you could say that the offspring will go to the butcher. Katherine
