RyanChandler
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J2F said:Warning HIJACK w/ stick poking BEAR (clapping)
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What if major shows announced JAN 1st 2013 that come 2016 all entries must be free of any known genetic defects and all division champions will be tested?
How would the industries change?
Anybody think it will change any major players? IMO it will not they will adapt and stay on top doing what they do best. Finding the best cattle that fit the mold and MARKETING! Genetic defects is a byproduct of the mold not the reason for their success.
Can anyone explain how the cattle industry as a whole would be weaker if this was to happen? Individually (show, club, breed, commercial)? This is by no means a pet peeve of mine. I don't want to mess with genetic defects in my heard so I buy clean heifers and don't use infected bulls right now but the topic does interest me in the fact that I can't figure out how this is better for the cattle industry as a whole to have genetic defects around?
Would you clarify what you mean here? IMO, the Genetic defect is not a byproduct but the culprit for their success. TH carrier animals have pronounced bone and hair and these are desirable traits that judges select for. Show ring success is the sole reason animals with TH stick around.
It's absolutely not better for the cattle industry to have these animals around. Not to mention, no real cattleman would ever knowingly use a carrier animal. It's just not in their best interest.
trevorgreycattleco said:I can't see how it would weaker. Do genetic defect cattle grow better? If it wasn't for the big bone and lots of hair, they wouldn't be desired. What does bigger bone and more hair bring to the table as a added benefit for producing beef cattle?
More flat bone => more surface area for muscle attachment