WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU START A CROSSBREEDING PROGRAM?
It is always important to follow the plan when you are starting your own ProCross breeding program. Once you have made up your mind, stick to the plan. • Q: HOW BIG IS THE MONTBELIARDE COMPARED TO A HOLSTEIN? A: The Montbeliarde cross will take up the same space as your Holstein does in her free stall, however she will be stronger and slightly wider and will weigh 150-300 lbs more than your pure Holstein at peak production. The Montbeliarde gives a genetic body condition, and does not come from over feeding. • Q: WILL CROSSBREEDING WITH SWEDISH RED AND MONTBELIARDE GIVE YOU HIGHER COMPONENTS? A: Most of the time yes, the Swedish Red’s Fat 4.30% and Protein 3.50% The Montbeliarde has a Fat 3.91% and Protein 3.28%. • Q: HOW IS THE TEMPERAMENT ON THE MONTBELIARDE’S? A: The Montbeliarde cross is very calm and docile to work with. • Q: IS THE PROCROSS COW A BETTER GRAZER? A: Yes, the ProCross is a much better grazer than the pure Holstein, it will maintain body condition while in heavy prod
