Beef cattle breeding systems
Primefact Number: 624 Edition: First edition Released/reviewed: May 2007
Regardless of the breeding system chosen, the breeder must strive for genetic improvement in the traits identified as economically important for both the current and future performance of the herd.
The basic objective of animal breeding is to enhance the efficiency of production and the quality of the product for the end-consumer through planned genetic change.
The choice of whether to straight breed or cross breed will be related to your ability to match your cattle, the environment and the market.
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