Recent content by SeannyT

Absolutely. Most people (I'm assuming true for cows as well) have several mutations from their inherited parental DNA. If we didn't then we would see very little differences between siblings or offspring from the same parents. Mutations on specific genes can be identified as you mentioned, and...

Not the same amount of DNA in both chromosomes but with reference to DNA that codes to specific genes they would be considered equal. Not all DNA relates to genes, and in fact most of our DNA is considered "junk" DNA. I'm by no means a geneticist so any more complicated questions would be...

Apologies for taking this so far off topic. Technically females would have more total base pairs than males since the X chromosome is bigger than the Y, but in terms of genetic material (and number of chromosomes) it is still considered 50/50 as both parents provide DNA related to each gene...

It is true but maybe missing the point of the discussion. The indels and rearrangements refer to a mutation on an animal that already has its genome established (consisting of 50% genetic material from each parent). I mentioned that this 50/50 contribution of genetic material does not relate to...

It may just be the way you worded it but I'm not sure what you mean by that quote. Each parent does indeed contribute 50% of the genetic material to each offspring. This does not differentiate the dominance of individual alleles transferred, or ultimately the phenotypic performance of offspring...

Our farm has had a few over the years that have made the 15-20 year mark. My oldest cow was shipped in the winter of 2015 just shy of her 16th birthday. I had 14 natural calves to show from her, one for each year she was able, so she did not owe us a single thing!

Two months ago! But early April would likely work for us Grant. We'll be in touch soon to discuss.

Looking to get a bull to Midwestern US from Manitoba if anyone is headed that direction in the near future! Can arrange to meet driver in SK if need be. Send me a private message if you're headed that way and can assist.

Certainly not a bad idea to consider 4R. He was a proven sire in many herds and produced a lot of exceptional sons and daughters. As KFShorthorns mentioned, we are expecting several 4R calves next spring and are very much looking forward to them! Message me or contact us through our website if...

Went with some favourites from the past when AI'ing this spring. We are expecting calves from Highfield Irish Mist, Poplar Park Mist 4R and JT Titan 3T. This represents the use of a son (Titan), sire (4R) and grandsire (Irish Mist; pedigree at http://www.poplarparkfarm.com/titan3t.html). We...

You'll find several pictures of her offspring on Hatfield Shorthorn's website under the cow families and show highlights tabs: hatfieldclydesdales.com .

Anyone have anything to add to this topic now? Especially curious to hear from those who bred heifers to him.

Kenmar Ranger walked our pastures for several years and to this date is still one of the best herd sires to call Poplar Park home. He left many great females for us, including the dam of JT Titan 3T. http://www.poplarparkfarm.com/ranger74k.html

Not sure about your pen/pasture conditions, but good bedding and no overcrowding is the best way for preventing scours. Calves will ingest the virus, bacteria, or protozoa that cause scours either directly from the ground or from a dirty udder on the cow.

Congrats Cam. Hope to see you and the string in a couple of weeks.