Many commercial cattle producers wanting to leverage genetic diversity incorporate sires of different breeds as a way to get the benefit of heterosis, said the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
The role of composite sires
K-State cattle experts share advantages of composite sires in a commercial herd
Some cattle producers are now using composite sires to accomplish the goal of a genetic advantage, said K-State veterinarian Bob Larson.
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