Crossbred Cow as a Matrix: Productive Efficiency and When to Remove from the Herd

The tricross cow as a matrix has gained space in rotational industrial crossbreeding systems. The reason? High productive efficiency, fertility, and heat adaptation. But can this type of female be maintained for many generations in the herd? Watch the video below and understand. The answer came from zootechnician Alexandre Zadra, a specialist in meat genetics and author of the Crossbreeding blog, in the Giro do Boi Responds segment this Monday, July 14. The doubt was sent by Felipe Botero, a cattle rancher from Colombia, interested in knowing how long it is worth keeping tricross cows in the herd. According to Zadra, the secret lies in the level of heterosis, that is, the hybrid vigor that is maintained (or lost) with each new crossbreeding. To make it worthwhile to maintain a tricross as a matrix, the rancher needs to pay attention to some important qualities. According to the specialist, these are: Zadra reinforces: these qualities are typical of cows with a strong blood shock — ...