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http://genestar.com.au
(See Public Results @ GeneStar Results by Breed)
GeneSTAR Tenderness
is a DNA-based test for variants of the bovine Calpastatin gene and is associated with increased tenderness and/or increased toughness.
GeneSTAR Marbling is
a DNA-based diagnostic test which distinguishes between alleles of the Thyroglobulin gene.
Our Goal: To
select for a higher frequency of 2-STAR animals, inconsistency and variation in tenderness/marbling, due to genetics will be reduced over time
and eventually eliminated.
CHF’s On-going Quality Improvements:
Obtained
Louisiana Beef Quality Assurance Certification September 2003, and completed
the Louisiana State Agricultural Department Certification Program for Louisiana
Master Cattleman 2005.
CHF
has obtained our Louisiana Premise ID number with plans for utilization of
national animal identification in the future. (Required per 1 of 3 current
guideline choices)
Continuing
DNA testing of offspring for tenderness and marbling. Country
Hill Farm is located in the heart of North West Louisiana cattle country
in South East Stonewall. With 20 years of experience, owners Debbie and Wayne Medlin
with their daughter Melanie (veterinary technician), and son-in-law Steve Cobb
(K-9 trainer), combine their knowledge and their love for quality genetically
tested animals in this multi-faceted breeding
operation.
Country Hill Farm is proud to stand top bulls in two
breeds: Angus and Beefmaster. and
in addition, offers select breeding services.
     
click here for Country Hill's Canine information
 
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