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Post by strojanherefords on Dec 20, 2020 23:27:25 GMT -6
In the HHBI study, the North American Hereford had to be divided into three sub-populations in order to differentiate the UK population. 50 years ago, there were a lot more than Line Ones, Canadians and Mark Donalds. How much potential have we lost to changing fashions?
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Post by timbernt on Dec 21, 2020 12:26:53 GMT -6
Paul, I think we have lost a lot. I also think we have gained a lot. I have thought this for along time and Steven's group reinforced we have a different breed than England. Those that built on what generations of North American Hereford breeders built have an animal that is uniquely suited to our environment and animal husbandry. The newbies are a nuisance and detriment to the breed proving our critics correct. The AHA is doing one thing right; very little new outside genetics will come in now. The genetic base is in the breed to be relevant in the future. Probably won't happen.
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Post by rockmillsherefords on Dec 26, 2020 13:06:40 GMT -6
Paul, I think we have lost a lot. I also think we have gained a lot. I have thought this for along time and Steven's group reinforced we have a different breed than England. Those that built on what generations of North American Hereford breeders built have an animal that is uniquely suited to our environment and animal husbandry. The newbies are a nuisance and detriment to the breed proving our critics correct. The AHA is doing one thing right; very little new outside genetics will come in now. The genetic base is in the breed to be relevant in the future. Probably won't happen. You're just joking there right. |
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