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Something to consider, approximately 80% of all lethal genetic combinations are aborted before day 17, in other words, you will never know but it does affect you.  In addition, many non-lethal defects may not have an obvious phenotypical change. So unless your lines are breeding 100% on first...

Re-read the post, I think you'll find something about age old practice.  ;) The other was satirical.

At the moment the bottleneck of killing every animal and removing them from the gene pool, is the lack of tests to prove all defects. I'm pretty certain that previous generations knew that all people and all animals are carriers of some form of damaged genetic information.  I don't think the...

Just remember, you asked.  8) My Theory:  No individual (other than the Lord re-incarnated) is perfect. Therefore, if no person is perfect, then they are all flawed. I break down the flaws into 3 categories. Physical, Mental, and Emotional. Scientifically of course, my job is to prove the...

Its a big picture item.  Genetics shouldn't be thrown away completely because of carrier status.  Knowledge is the difference.  Once identified, it actually makes the genetic contribution of elite animals even more valuable.  You don't think a clean line bred Precision 1680 wouldn't be worth...

I don't know what you are talking about Doc, my babies are perfect.  Don't believe me, just ask their mama!  ;)

I understand that environmental stressors will turn on genes/enzymes in animals, and even during fetal development altering the expression of the genes before the fetus is even born. Which is why, I've felt that AI'ing to dams in the environment would result in a calf more suited to the...

Good looking bunch.  What kind of weening and yearling weights are you getting/expect out your leader calves?

Why not just ask zero, he's more than happy to give stuff away for "free".  But if you're going to release Justin Bieber on us, it is only fair that you take one of em.  And we already tried the the North/South divide, it didn't end up working out.  However, I have an idea that I think we...

Not admitting being wrong, is not the same as being correct.  Look into animal behavior science, how do you think dogs are diagnosed with anxiety disorders in need of medical attention?  How is it known, when they are adequately controlled or other avenues are needed?  There is information...

Missed this earlier....  Yes, it is reflected negatively in my pocket book and hope for the country, wait.... That's when they generally agree.

Son, you can't see.  I've never used legislation as a basis for my point.  You did.  Grounding your logic in legislation, you automatically lose. Secondly, so now you wish to replace sound science by public opinion.  Take that back a few years and see where that gets you....  good luck with...

Hmmmmm. Is silence violence? Or just deafening??? Still waiting for some evidence..... State legislations have banned marijuana use also... And we all know your views there.  You can't continue with your wishy washy ways son.  Legislation is not data.   In case you forgot (its a short term...

I do not doubt that there is much.... you do not know know or understand young grasshopper.  The world is large and full of many wonderous things.  There is much order in nature, and order stacked on order.  It has existed since creation, but we are slow to unlock its keys.  But understand this...

Gestation crates being inhumane, is there data to support that?

Rather impressive with the number of defects known and the popularity of the breed. 

Deep ponderings by commercialfarmer..... If a seed stock producer is concerned about turning a profit, should he condemn a commercial producer because of the same???    If a commercial producer does not hold to the same ideology, or more truly, business model... such as purchasing the best...

I seriously doubt it would drop much further, at some point the tide will turn when finances of the end product quality dictates more than just the brand of the end product, or a new brand is created.  That is, if quality of end product is as good as claimed in many studies..... Maybe I'm...

:) (clapping)

Plus, do you see the way he posed him in the tall grass???  Probably, structural issues with his wheels.  :) :)  You know you can't post a subject line like that and get away with it on here.  (thumbsup) I like the masculinity of the bulls.  From the photos I've scanned in the past, seems...