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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 23 MIN

The Strategic Use of Genetic Defects in Show Cattle

from The Cattle Coach Show · host Kolten Thigpen

In this episode of The Cattle Coach Show, Kolten discusses how to purposefully use genetic defects in cattle breeding to gain advantages in showmanship. The episode delves into common genetic defects like TH, PHA, and DS, explaining their characteristics, potential benefits, and risks. The host also shares personal experiences and best practices for safely incorporating these defects to enhance traits such as hair quality, muscle mass, and overall stature. The information is directed at breeders aiming to produce cattle for haired and slick shows, emphasizing how to make informed breeding decisions while minimizing potential hazards.This show dives into the world of elite show cattle producers—highlighting successful financial, show ring, and stock management strategies from elite breeders to junior exhibitor families. We unpack advanced cattle operation tools like embryo transfer and artificial insemination (AI), how to professionally manage recip and donor herds in order to make money and gain a competitive edge with every generation. Each episode explores the nuances of high quality cattle selection, next level money management,  genetic defect testing practices, plus show ring success strategies and mastering breeding decisions. We also highlight modern marketing strategies through online sales and digital marketing for show cattle, while not neglecting the tried and true sales like live and private treaty—featuring interviews with producers utilizing live-stream auctions, social media promotion, and out of the pasture or barn private treaty sales practices to capture premium prices.The Cattle Coach Show is ideal for seedstock and show calf breeders, show families, and livestock competitors aiming to combine financial strategy, genetic selection, and sales or show presentation to succeed in the ring and the business.”*Visit our website: www.cattle-coach.comAnd Explore Our Other Business Ventures Below ⁠www.bullnanza.com⁠ ⁠www.expresslivestockgenomics.com⁠

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