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Why no DNA testing?
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<blockquote data-quote="Frankie" data-source="post: 518153" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>The Angus Association handles it the same way. You can test if you want, but they assume the breeder is honest. I know some breeders who routinely test their calf crop, but since we don't use a clean up bull, it's not a particular concern for us. We buy cattle from people we know and trust, which doesn't mean mistakes won't happen.</p><p></p><p>I don't see it as a big deal. If a bull is to have a major influence in the breed, he'll be used AI. I assume the Hereford Assn, like the Angus Assn, requires DNA testing on all AI sires and cows to be flushed? A bull used natural service isn't going to impact breeds the size of Angus or Hereford very much.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frankie, post: 518153, member: 13"] The Angus Association handles it the same way. You can test if you want, but they assume the breeder is honest. I know some breeders who routinely test their calf crop, but since we don't use a clean up bull, it's not a particular concern for us. We buy cattle from people we know and trust, which doesn't mean mistakes won't happen. I don't see it as a big deal. If a bull is to have a major influence in the breed, he'll be used AI. I assume the Hereford Assn, like the Angus Assn, requires DNA testing on all AI sires and cows to be flushed? A bull used natural service isn't going to impact breeds the size of Angus or Hereford very much. [/QUOTE]
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