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Beef from the suckler herd: 1. Effect of origin of dam genotype on maternal characteristics and performance of progeny
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 November 2017
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Traditionally, the dairy herd has been the primary source of cross-bred females for use as beef suckler cows in Northern Ireland. However, in view of concerns relating to potential detrimental effects of increasing Holsteinisation of the dairy herd on progeny carcass quality and herd fertility, there has been increasing interest in retaining beef-bred heifers for use as replacements in the beef herd. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of dam genotype, originating from either dairy or suckler herds, on maternal and progeny characteristics.
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