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Having too much calving ease?
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<blockquote data-quote="elkwc" data-source="post: 1509535" data-attributes="member: 22295"><p>Jeanne I agree with not using a DNA test to solely choose replacements. A good example is a member of a large family farm/ranch operation in my area a few years ago when his breed association came out with DNA testing decided to use it instead of visual and history of dam and sire. He was featured in the breed association mag for being a pioneer in the use of DNA for selection of replacements. As I remember the cowherd manager and the family members brother had sorted off what they considered the best replacements. It was pointed out in the article how many they culled were the best replacements. Problems started when they were bred and continued. By the time they were 3-4 y/o many had been culled and the selection solely by DNA had been scrapped. There is no replacement for a visual of the heifer and also knowing the cow families and the dams history. Like you said "cow sense" is a requirement. Without that you will struggle. A DNA test don't show structural issues, ect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elkwc, post: 1509535, member: 22295"] Jeanne I agree with not using a DNA test to solely choose replacements. A good example is a member of a large family farm/ranch operation in my area a few years ago when his breed association came out with DNA testing decided to use it instead of visual and history of dam and sire. He was featured in the breed association mag for being a pioneer in the use of DNA for selection of replacements. As I remember the cowherd manager and the family members brother had sorted off what they considered the best replacements. It was pointed out in the article how many they culled were the best replacements. Problems started when they were bred and continued. By the time they were 3-4 y/o many had been culled and the selection solely by DNA had been scrapped. There is no replacement for a visual of the heifer and also knowing the cow families and the dams history. Like you said "cow sense" is a requirement. Without that you will struggle. A DNA test don't show structural issues, ect. [/QUOTE]
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