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Blood Lines that have Produced Winning Carcasses

Iowa State College

Abstract

It is the general opinion among beef cattle men that certain bulls have been quite valuable to their respective breeds. This opinion has been based somewhat upon their record in the show ring, but mainly upon their ability to sire cattle that have won in the breeding classes at our largest fairs. However, some have felt that there might be a further test to determine the real utility value of beef bulls, for it is recognized that the degree of condition that an animal is carrying and the way he is shown influences the rating in our show rings. Consequently, the show ring ratings in the breeding classes are not always true tests of a bull's breeding ability. However, since the block is the ultimate end of beef cattle, then the ability to sire steers that win in the carcass contest ought to be a real test of a bull's value to his particular breed.