PureCountry
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DOC HARRIS said:katrina- I empathize with your feelings about being "bored" with the "purebred guys singing on their bloodlines" :roll: - HOWEVER - if you care to "dabble in genetics", particularly envolving a quality crossbreeding program, :shock: PUREBRED genetics is the benchmark and foundation cornerstone for a successful program which will CONTINUE with reliable, dependable and profitable heterosis, or hybrid vigor traits. Using Purebred Foundation Seedstock on BOTH sides of the ORIGINAL breeding pair is the KEY to "dabbling in genetics" by using EPD's and optimal phenotype as the "tumblers" of the lock. The old breeder's adage of "Like Begets Like" is never more true than in a crossbreeding program. For a proper crossbreeding program to be successful both genetically and financially, a genetic balance must be provided at every level. Concentrated purebred seedstock can provide that balance. By using SELECTED Purebred Sires on selected crossbred cows along with careful planning, one can minimize problems down the line such as too much growth, difficult calving and unwanted extremes.
Dabble in genetics and crossbreeding, certainly, - however, validate your breeding decisions with FACTS prior to making a time-consuming and expensive mistake.LIKE BEGETS LIKE - both good AND bad!
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DOC HARRIS
Doc, some on these boards are labeled guru's 'cause of the number of posts they made. You just seem to set the standard for the term with each new post. :nod: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :nod: