Would you buy Cloned embryos?

[gaurus]

As embryonic transfer in cattle becomes widely adopted throughout the industry, would you consider purchasing embryos that are clones of the top 5 Sire bulls of your preferred beef? :cboy:

 

[Air gator]

No. I would pass. There will always be an asterisk next to a clone. I would be reluctant to use "Final Answer II"
I guess it doesn't matter if you are using it for commercial cattle. I have given a lot of thought to using old bulls like EXT, for example, but I have come to the conclusion that I would rather go with younger genetics. I don't see an advantage to going back a generation or two in a pedigree. I heard that through the use of A.I. the industry was able to increase the average milk production by 50 percent in 10 years, but I think that was using the younger genetics.

 

[Boot Jack Bulls]

If it meant I could have this guy's service sire standing in my pasture, you betcha! Even if I couldn't register him or offspring, I would build quite a herd of commercial money makers.

 

[Boot Jack Bulls]

Or this one's sire....

 

[Air gator]

You might find this interesting. It's the story of a Brahman bull that was cloned by Texas A&M.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzQW72hk8B4

 

[Son of Butch]

I heard that through the use of A.I. the industry was able to increase the average milk production by 50 percent in 10 years, but I think that was using the younger genetics.

Mostly in theory although accomplished in a few individual herds along with improved nutrition.
Other than that no breed genetic average has ever come close to that rapid of genetic advancement.

 

[Bigfoot]

You might find this interesting. It's the story of a Brahman bull that was cloned by Texas A&M.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzQW72hk8B4

Glad you shared that.

 

[bball]

You might find this interesting. It's the story of a Brahman bull that was cloned by Texas A&M.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzQW72hk8B4

Very interesting. That ol boy is pretty dang lucky to still be alive.

 

[Supa Dexta]

That guy is a dope.

 

[crossbredcalves]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing that. That guy is letting his emotions overrule sense.

 

[gaurus]

If it meant I could have this guy's service sire standing in my pasture, you betcha! Even if I couldn't register him or offspring, I would build quite a herd of commercial money makers.

I agree, but I believe that Final Answer II is a clone and has been registered successfully? Why would there be a problem registering them? :cboy:

 

[cbcr]

If it meant I could have this guy's service sire standing in my pasture, you betcha! Even if I couldn't register him or offspring, I would build quite a herd of commercial money makers.

I agree, but I believe that Final Answer II is a clone and has been registered successfully? Why would there be a problem registering them? :cboy:

Some association will not register cloned animals and that is part of their bylaws. There was a couple of guys that had cloned some quarter horses and after a big lawsuit with the AQHA, the AQHA won and those horses are ineligible to be registered with them. I think that the bucking bull association has the same policy and also refuses to register clones.

Just need to check the rules and bylaws of the association as to if they allow the registration of clones or not.

 

[Ebenezer]

Are clones necessary because a bull cannot transmit his potential to his offspring?

 

[frieghttrain]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing that. That guy is letting his emotions overrule sense.

+1