Can you select for fertility?

Fertility is one of the most economically important traits in the cow herd, but can you improve it through genetic selection? Yes, says Lee Leachman of Leachman Cattle of Colorado. However, selecting directly for traits directly related to fertility can be a slow process, while crossbreeding can bring rapid improvement.

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