Can you breed up to pb shorthorn?

[Mill Iron A]

My kids like the calves but want some color, and I am super competitive. Should I just buy a pb shorthorn or can I breed up from my registered red angus cows?

 

[shortyjock89]

It's possible. It'll take awhile though.

 

[cpubarn]

Do both.

If you are Ok showing in the 1/2+ classes if offered in your area the red angus x shorty crosses work well.  Then buy a purebred cow or two.  If they stick AI great, if not, more shorty+....

 

[oakview]

In the US, 15/16 is considered PB.

 

[librarian]

Isn't that how Shorthorns were invented?
Just kidding.

 

[Duncraggan]

In the US, 15/16 is considered PB.

At what percentage/fraction do they lose the asterisk?

 

[Okotoks]

In the US, 15/16 is considered PB.

At what percentage/fraction do they lose the asterisk?

I think it is the same as in Canada 127/128 or 99.22% pure.