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Can heifers be mated?

April 26, 2017heifers mated

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Can heifers be mated?

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Heifers can be mated using the GMS Genomate program or the GMS program. The GMS Genomate option allows heifers to be mated based on their pedigree only. The customer can provide GMS 3 generations of pedigree and we can protect for inbreeding and recessives. The GMS option would use the body trait scores along with the pedigree information to develop a mating recommendation. Your GMS Evaluator and you can further discuss these two options to determine which would best suit your operation to meet your herd goals.