Woolless
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- Berwickshire, Scottish Borders
I wouldn't say that you're wrong but I would think that of all the native breeds, there was most scope in the AA to develop more terminal sire orientated lines. Would it be the case that one copy of the gene would be OK but look out if the calf carries two copies?The myostatin gene that is permitted in the Angus is the nt821 which is common in the Belgium blue and causes heavier calves and therefore more difficult births. The main Limousin gene is F94L which causes increased muscle mass after birth so easier calvings. This F94L gene will cause your angus to be deresistered from the pedigree breeding herd. Can understand why people want the shape in the cattle, but personally for the above reasons would use a Lim over a muscled angus anyday, so feel they will ultimately destroy the reputation of the breed by pushing these heavy terminal angus. Have my tin hat ready and waiting as I am sure i will be shot at. Only my humble opinion.