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Weekly genetics review: Are genetics really a risky investment?

IN his recent Beef Central article, consultant Ian Mclean from Bush Agribusiness discussed the role and value of modeling in beef businesses. He makes some extremely strong cases in his discussion, noting some confusion regarding messaging around the value of investment in genetics, particularly in northern herds.

Mr McLean said “Improving sourced genetics should not be looked at, or modelled, in isolation from management. In my experience, top performing managers have an unrelenting focus on the productivity drivers and use genetics as a tool to leverage their herd and business…

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