Do me a favor and list the physical characteristics associated with a bull you would described as terminal and then do me a favor and list the physical characteristics associated with a bull you would describe as maternal by type.
A maternally oriented bull can be used as a terminally in the literal sense that none of his progeny will be retained but I don't know that that makes him a 'terminal sire.'
I don't know about where you live but here, only maternally oriented bulls are used in grass finishing systems as these type are earlier maturing, better marbling, and finish sooner.
Some of the best Shorthorns in the world are in Australia. You're lucky to have access to those genetics.
Shorthorn Beef
SHORTHORNS TOP RNA WEIGHT GAIN COMPETITION
By James Nason
Courtesy Beef Central
A pen of purebred Shorthorn steers bred by Godfrey and Spencer Morgan, The Grove, Condamine, has posted an average daily gain of 2.75kg over 100 days to win the weight gain component of the 2013 RNA Brisbane Show Paddock to Palate competition.
The weight gain competition is the first section of the annual Sturrock Trophy, regarded as the most comprehensive beef supply chain competition in Australia.
All entries received two shots of MH + IBR vaccinations prior to feeding to assist with the prevention of Bovine Respiratory Disease, as well as HGP implants at induction. Each entry comprised seven steers, with the final weight gain result taken from the best performing six steers in each pen.
The 100 day weight gain results were revealed at a field day at Grassdale on Tuesday.
The highest average daily gain (ADG) recorded across the 69 pens across the 100 days was 2.75kg, achieved by a pen of Shorthorn steers entered by Godfrey and Spencer Morgan, The Grove, Condamine.
The Morgans have had a stunning record of success in the performance-based competition, having won the overall championship no less than eight times since it commenced in 1998.
Scott and Ann-Maree Attwool's Woolcott Shorthorns from Meandarra, the winner of last year's weight gain section, shared fourth place with a pen of Shorthorns averaging 2.7kg/day.
All steers were fed a high-energy, high protein (72pc) ration, which for the first time this year included 'dehulled' cotton seed, a process that has been pioneered by Mort & Co and is unique to lotfeeding in Australia.
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