Article Written by:
Darrh Bullock
And Provided by
University of Kentucky http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AnimalSciences/pubs
The quality of cattle produced by the beef industry is determined by the cattle’s genetic makeup and the management system to which they are subjected. Genetic makeup is under total control of breeders, both purebred and commercial, and this responsibility should not be taken lightly. Research has shown that diff erent types of cattle perform diff erently under varied management conditions. Th is means that beef producers cannot just select for the maximum in traits of economic importance but that they must match their genetics to their resources and environment.
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