Animal Science, Department of
Range Beef Cow Symposium
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Crossbreeding Strategies: Terminal and Maternal Crossing
Document Type Article
Copyright 2015 Bob Weaber.
Abstract
The Power of Crossbreeding
- Heterosis
- Superiority of a crossbred animal as compared to the average of its straightbred parents
- Especially maternal heterosis
- Breed Complementarity
- Selection of breeds for core traits that fill the other breed(s) shortcomings
- Maternal crossbreds-‐appropriate cow size/lactation for environmental fitness
- Terminal crossbreds-‐add value to calves in market place
This paper has been withdrawn.