Search results

Help Support Steer Planet:

  1. B

    Potential genetic defect in Shorthorn cattle

    DL the backlash is not irrelevant to you if your true goal is to help people understand the importance of submitting samples and educating all those involved about the situation.  Have you heard you catch more samples, I mean bees, with honey than vinegar.  Anyways, I appreciate what your doing...
  2. B

    Potential genetic defect in Shorthorn cattle

    Ive been following along and think a couple points need to be made.  First I think that testing to determine if this is a genetic issue is important. I just which people would understand that just because a genetic line might have a genetic component that needs to be managed doesn't mean they...
  3. B

    Potential genetic defect in Shorthorn cattle

    Aj i agree that potentially lethal defects are a bigger deal, but isnt losing calves to birthweight also a lethal defect.  Also at least with these recissive traits both parents have to be carriers and thanks to Dr. B and his team we can test and make informed breeding decisions.  With some of...
  4. B

    Potential genetic defect in Shorthorn cattle

    I have been lurking on here for awhile , but couldnt pass this one buy.  Why is it that a recessive trait is called a "genetic defect" but birthweights that are too large, cattle that are hard doing, or other economically undesireable traits are not only accepted they are in some circles...
Top