Articles by Larry Schirm
Linear selection has dominated breeding decisions for decades, heavily influencing the modern dairy cow. Indexes offer a more stable selection choice while creating the ideal cow for a given herd.
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Inbreeding: Is it really as bad as it seems?
The negative effects of inbreeding are often discussed, disregarding the productivity inbreeding allows.
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Where does selecting to utilize feed fit into your genetic plan?
Traits and indexes can aid in genetic planning, especially when it comes to feed efficiency.
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