date:Aug 03, 2012
ucers should now make selection decisions based on a bulls ability to survive its first year. Then, after considering survivability at high altitudes, producers should look at weight to select the best bull for breeding.
Ignacy Misztall, who also co-authored the study, said:Direct observations on brisket disease would be best, but are unavailable. Comparison of survival and [post-weaning gain] at high and low altitudes allows for an indirect measure of adaptation to high altitudes.