I was impressed with the "New DNA Markers for Feed Efficiency" in the most recent Voice.
How do you see this?
To me this will make a good addition to the SEK 2007 Fall Update catalogue of Maines for the commercial breeder. I can see it as part of the EPD's of a bull used in AI breeding.
I think fertility, longevity, and gain efficiency are qualities that commercial breeders will be delighted to purchase. In the future these things will be associated with having black hided cattle, that are structurally sound, have carcass quality and tenderness. If we can lower feed cost, be more environmentally friendly, and have a great end product we can sell breeding stock.
I also noticed that Steve Robinson had purchased Fred DeRouchey's herd. I think the DeRouchey family has really contributed to the Maine-Anjou growth.
How do you see this?
To me this will make a good addition to the SEK 2007 Fall Update catalogue of Maines for the commercial breeder. I can see it as part of the EPD's of a bull used in AI breeding.
I think fertility, longevity, and gain efficiency are qualities that commercial breeders will be delighted to purchase. In the future these things will be associated with having black hided cattle, that are structurally sound, have carcass quality and tenderness. If we can lower feed cost, be more environmentally friendly, and have a great end product we can sell breeding stock.
I also noticed that Steve Robinson had purchased Fred DeRouchey's herd. I think the DeRouchey family has really contributed to the Maine-Anjou growth.