Hybrid vigor estimates for first backcross of crisscross breeding systems involving Angus and Hereford breeds

Rollins, W; Wagnon, K; Carroll, F; Loy, R

Hybrid vigor estimates for first backcross of crisscross breeding systems involving Angus and Hereford breeds

Authors

W. C. Rollins
K. A. Wagnon
F. D. Carroll
R. G. Loy

Authors Affiliations

W. C. Rollins is Professor of Animal Science and Geneticist in the Experiment Station (now at University of Kentucky, Lexington) Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; K. A. Wagnon is Specialist in the Experiment Station (now at University of Kentucky, Lexington) Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; F. D. Carroll is Professor of Animal Science and Nutritionist in the Experiment Station (now at University of Kentucky, Lexington) Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis; R. C. Loy is former Assistant Professor of Animal Science and Assistant Physiologist in the Experiment Station (now at University of Kentucky, Lexington) Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 24(5):6-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v024n05p6. May 1970.

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Abstract

CROSSES BETWEEN THE Aberdeen Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn breeds are becoming increasingly popular in the production of market calves—reflecting (in part) the impact of recently published results of experiment station trials of two-way and three-way crosses.

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