Cross Breeding – Choosing a bull for Cross Breeding

Once the decision has been made to cross breed, it’s important to establish a clear, well planned breeding programme and choose bulls based on the qualities you want, as well as the breed. Genetic gain should be the focus of any strategy.

Issued November 2017

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