AboutJauson Expertise I can answer questions about training, such as but not limited to halter breaking, saddle, harness and trick training. Health, housing and some breeding issues. I will not answer health questions that would require me to examine the animal in person. These types of questions are best handled by your local vet.
Experience Im the founder of the IRSA, I have trained cattle and bison for many years. I have written a book about training and have owned and shown many grand champion Longhorn cattle.
Organizations IRSA, ITLA
Publications Apples N Oats,The Farm Show Magazine, Western Horseman, The Complete Book of Riding Steers, Steers with Gears,The Drover
Education/Credentials equine science
Awards and Honors Many Produce of dam, and grand champion steers of all ages.
Question Can you please tell me if it is O.K. to breed a heifer back to its sire (father) one time. Someone told me that it was O.K. for one time only.
Answer Linebreeding is not to be taken lightly. It would not matter if you bred your cow one time, or every time her whole life to her father. The breeding will not effect future breedings to that cow. What would matter is if you bred the calf back to it's grandsire.
That said... some daughters can be bred to some fathers, yes.. but not all. There are many questions to answer first.
What is the genetic health of each like? Have you researched the sire's background? Have you really looked at both animals and eye balled any flaws or strong points? Do you have an understanding of what traits you will be locking in?
I have done quite a bit of ling breeding and with good results. This does not mean I would do it with just any animal or any line. Do some research and then make your choice. If you loose your calf to a genetic issue, or you have a lower quality animal, you have wasted a year of pregnancy, a summer of nursing, and possibly many vet bills or worse.
