Is It Time to Capture Direct, Maternal Heterosis?

Again referring to USMARC research, she said the calves of British-based cows and Continental or Bos indicus sires had significantly reduced rates of bovine respiratory disease (BRD). ... He also manages his own herd of several hundred commercial cows. He summarised the matter this way: “It is time for many producers to design long-term, simplistic plans that capture maternal heterosis. I would not want to manage cattle in any environment without that incredible value.” ...
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