Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle I: An Overview

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Date of Publication
August 5, 2021
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Overview

To manage the genetics of beef cow herds, producers should consider several factors in a logical sequence. These factors are production conditions and marketing, types of cattle, breeding systems, breeds, and selection of individual breeding animals. In cow/calf production systems, it is most efficient and economical to select cattle that fit production conditions, rather than attempting to modify conditions to meet requirements of cattle. (4 pages)

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