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<blockquote data-quote="Bright Raven" data-source="post: 1419094" data-attributes="member: 27490"><p>Angus Rocks ask:</p><p></p><p>1. why is everybody so concerned about getting this bull or that bull if they don't pass some good traits on?</p><p></p><p>Response: the bull contributes half the chromosomes. In cattle, there are 60 chromosomes. So his spermatozoa will contribute 30 chromosomes to the offspring. If he is a proven bull that has demonstrated that he carries dominant desirable traits, he will have a positive effect on the offspring.</p><p></p><p>2. One other question, does udder and teat layout on a bull pass on to its offspring?</p><p></p><p>Response: The bull will influence udder and teat characteristics. If the bulls ancestors had desirable udder and teat traits, he will pass those traits on to his offspring especially if he is a bull that has demonstrated that he passes on good udder and teat traits in the expression of his dominant genes.</p><p></p><p>Note: keep in mind, the cow will also have an influence on the offspring.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bright Raven, post: 1419094, member: 27490"] Angus Rocks ask: 1. why is everybody so concerned about getting this bull or that bull if they don't pass some good traits on? Response: the bull contributes half the chromosomes. In cattle, there are 60 chromosomes. So his spermatozoa will contribute 30 chromosomes to the offspring. If he is a proven bull that has demonstrated that he carries dominant desirable traits, he will have a positive effect on the offspring. 2. One other question, does udder and teat layout on a bull pass on to its offspring? Response: The bull will influence udder and teat characteristics. If the bulls ancestors had desirable udder and teat traits, he will pass those traits on to his offspring especially if he is a bull that has demonstrated that he passes on good udder and teat traits in the expression of his dominant genes. Note: keep in mind, the cow will also have an influence on the offspring. [/QUOTE]
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