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Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

Can you breed registered cattle father to daughter, mother to son, and brother to sister?

Mating of beef cattle that are close relatives (brother-sister, sire-daughter, son-dam) produces high levels of inbreeding. Inbreeding generally is detrimental to long-term reproductive performance and growth. Highly inbred cattle are also more susceptible to environmental stress and health problems. Inbreeding …

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

What do you think about father-daughter matings in beef cattle?

You can have father-daughter matings in beef cattle, but it is not recommended. This type of breeding practice is called inbreeding or closebreeding. This breeding practice is rarely utilized today, although it was common in the foundation animals of most …

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