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All sorts of things can go wrong when producers begin overbreeding their livestock. Temple Grandin calls this \u201cbiological overload,\u201d and notes that that one must use genomics \u201ccarefully so you don\u2019t have problems.\u201d Recently, overbreeding and farmers\u2019 over-enthusiastic use of Expected Progeny Differences—evaluating an animal\u2019s genetic worth as a parent—has resulted in cows with muscle frames too large for their own legs, chickens with brittle osteoporotic bones, and a host of other problems. Grandin cautioned against these practices in an interview with Canada\u2019s Alberta Farmer<\/cite><\/a> and in recent presentations at last month\u2019s Society for Range Management meeting in California.<\/p>\n

Grandin, an author, autism activist, and professor of animal science at Colorado State University, understands the importance of proper (and smart) breeding techniques. She has long studied animal behavior and is an outspoken expert when it comes to animal-raising best practices. While she lauds feedlots and slaughterhouses for improving much of their handling and slaughtering practices, she still warns farmers that going overboard trying to breed the perfect herd can do much more harm than good when it comes to the welfare of the animals.<\/p>\n

In addition to the need to breed heftier cows—so hefty that their legs or cardiovascular systems can\u2019t support their bigger, meatier frames—producers\u2019 push for more milk has spelled lameness and reproduction issues for cattle. Similarly, brittle bones in layer hens is a result of calcium depletion due to increased egg production as well as rough handling. Grandin cited a study out of the University of Bristol, stating that a large percentage of old laying hens have broken bones and beaks due to osteoporosis.<\/p>\n

Grandin not only has the best interest of the animals at heart, but also of the producers, noting that farmers must be prepared to be in the public\u2019s eye, a role that is not easy. She notes the importance and necessity of transparency when it comes to producers\u2019 farming methods. After all, consumers are becoming increasingly curious about framing practices, demanding to know where their food comes from and, often more importantly, how it was raised. \u201cWe have to look at optimal production,\u201d Grandin urged<\/a> at a recent International Livestock Forum in Fort Collins, Colorado. Aligning herself with fellow farmers, producers, and agriculture Who\u2019s Whos, Grandin added, \u201cWe need to be explaining things to people. Tell our story.\u201d Consumers agree, Professor Grandin.<\/p>\n

Feature Photo Credit: “Rain Man’s Rainbow” by Steve Jurvetson<\/a>, modified | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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