Progressive Cattle asked readers what kind of crossbreeding programs they use. According to the results, two out of three producers use more than one breed in their herd genetics program. 

A combined 63.2% of respondents said they use two to three breeds in their crossbreeding program. The largest single group of respondents, at 36.8%, said they stick to one breed.  end mark 

What kind of crossbreeding program do you use?

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  • Two-breed terminal: 35.4%

  • Three-breed rotational: 27.8%

  • I stick with one breed: 36.8%