US Angus bull carrying one copy of the double-muscle gene. Source: Progressive Genetics
INCREASING muscling within a herd does offer producers a financial reward over time.
Over a 25 year time period, NSW Department of Primary Industries data has shown the increased value offered for cattle of the same weight and fatness but displaying heavier muscle volume compared to those with average muscling.
Other significant NSW DPI research demonstrated muscle volume could be increased through ongoing selection within a herd.
While it is possible to select for increased muscle scores, there has…
