Crossbreeding Pros And Cons

In 1975, an average steer had a carcass weight of approximately 650 pounds. 40 years later we are seeing a drastic increase in carcass weights, approximately 900-950 pounds (BeefMagazine). This 300-pound weight increase has led to an increase in the number of choices and prime grading in cattle. In previous decades, steers used to be lengthy and lean. In today's show circuit; show cattle are stout and muscular – this new version of cattle provide judges with much more eye appeal and have a flashy, show ring presence. With the implementation of crossbreeding we are able to create a more efficient and flashy animal compared to purebred animals such as Angus cattle. Crossbreeding allows for selection of desirable traits from many different aspects