CATTLE

Crossbreeding brings reproductive benefits

Study finds significant performance advantage of Senepol-Brahman crossbreds.

Recent reproductive performance studies in the Northern Territory show crossbred heifers outperform their Brahman counterparts. Photo: Tim Schatz.

Recent reproductive performance studies in the Northern Territory show crossbred heifers outperform their Brahman counterparts. Photo: Tim Schatz.

AT A GLANCE In recent studies, F1 Senepol-Brahman females were found to be heavier than their Brahman counterparts at weaning, first mating and as mature cows.  The average maiden heifer pregnancy...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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