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  1. What authority could I approach to determine if a horse is a Tovero? Updated: August 02, 2011
  2. What is CAF in pedigree of Angus bulls ? Updated: April 18, 2011
  3. Have genetic engineers created a super cow that has muscles like a body builder? Updated: February 08, 2011
  4. What are the effects of in-breeding beef cattle? Would breeding a cow with her stepbrother (same father, different mother) be ill-advised? What are the potential health risks? Where can I find information on studies done? Personally, I figured it was wrong to do, but I'm certainly no expert. Updated: January 17, 2011
  5. Can a bull breed with its offspring, daughter and granddaughter, without genetic problems? I'm getting started in the cattle business and I need to know if I should change bulls every generation, or every two to three generations. This will be a small brood cow herd with one-bull operations. Updated: October 25, 2010
  6. What is the best female breed to use for commercial beef production? Updated: November 07, 2008
  7. What do you think about father-daughter matings in beef cattle? Updated: October 31, 2008
  8. This spring we have had a large number of twins -- seven sets out of 160, with 60 cows still to calve. Last spring, we turned out seven new bulls. We are wondering if one of these bulls could be the cause of the twins? Updated: October 30, 2008
  9. I want to purchase a bull. What characteristics should I consider in order for me to get the most for the money that I spend? Updated: October 30, 2008
  10. What is best breeding program to generate weaning weight using the Charolais and Brangus breeds? Updated: October 28, 2008
  11. In general, when selecting bulls that you plan on keeping replacement females out of, is it better to breed bulls that are calving ease bulls so that it will pass on to his females, or will that sacrifice growth? Would it be better to use a moderate BW bull? Updated: February 18, 2008
  12. A type of guide or template used to help with linebreeding beef cattle and planning a pedigree? Updated: February 18, 2008

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