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I have samples on 15 fullblood Aubracs in getting tested for this (and other things) right now.  I'm looking forward to seeing what we have...  Given the long history of the French using Aubrac milk for cheese making, I'm cautiously optimistic.

I'm organizing my semen tank and getting rid of semen that isn't going to work for what I'm doing (which involves nothing in the world of club calves).  So, for anyone doing clubby calves, I have 34-35 straws of "Aubrac x" semen that could possibly work pretty well for someone who is looking to...

Like Justintime, it really depends on the cow. Some you can flush time after time after time ... others, you might get zero flushes. Bottom line is ... the cow will tell you when she's ready to carry a calf.

I can't get in touch with my regular transport... The potential haul is needed because some 18 wheeler decided it was a good idea to rear end me and total my trailer (and I've not yet replaced the trailer). ---- so ---- Hot Springs, AR (a "special needs" heifer (8mo old; and in pretty good...

Thumbs up.  Thanks.

Glad to hear / good points made. Thanks!

Igenity already has their dairy profile, which already includes the beta casein (A v B type), kappa casein and beta lactoglobulin tests.  The A2 test is separate from the others, and would be an additional cost. They're putting together a specific submission form for Aubracs that I think would...

CBCR ... who is doing your testing?

As an aside, I'm continuing my conversations with Quantum Genetix and with Igenity to see if either/both can do all of the tests I'm looking to have done ... and at what cost. I'll let the group know what I find out.

...but, it could be much better eating!

This is a subject I've been intrigued by for a few years ... whether A2 milk is positively correlated with superior animal performance in the pasture AND superior performance on the plate (i.e., increased overall palatability). We run fullblood (i.e., 100%) Aubracs.  Given three things about...