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Selection and Evaluation of Breeding Cattle

Selection and Evaluation of Breeding Cattle. Objectives. List selection priorities in order of importance Evaluate selection priorities of breeding cattle Understand the purpose of breeding cattle selection. Breeding Cattle. Priorities Functionality Growth Performance

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Selection and Evaluation of Breeding Cattle

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  1. Selection and Evaluation of Breeding Cattle

  2. Objectives • List selection priorities in order of importance • Evaluate selection priorities of breeding cattle • Understand the purpose of breeding cattle selection

  3. Breeding Cattle • Priorities • Functionality • Growth Performance • Balance and Eye Appeal • Muscle • Femininity/Masculinity

  4. Breeding Cattle • Defining Functionality • Structural Correctness • Optimal Rib Shape Design • Depth of rib • Spring and shape of rib

  5. Breeding Cattle

  6. Breeding Cattle • Defining Balance and Eye Appeal • Similar as in market steers • Proportional • Emphasis in heifers on attractiveness and and refinement through the head, neck, and shoulders

  7. Breeding Cattle

  8. Breeding Cattle • Defining Muscle • Muscle is of importance in breeding cattle but less of a priority relative to market animals • In heifers, it is important to select for cattle that are not excessive in their degree of muscling

  9. Breeding Cattle

  10. Breeding Cattle

  11. Breeding Cattle

  12. Breeding Cattle-Officials Place: 3-4-1-2 Cuts: 3-6-2

  13. Objectives • List selection priorities in order of importance • Evaluate selection priorities of breeding cattle • Understand the purpose of breeding cattle selection

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