SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

 Data have been presented for reproduction and production perform-
ance of reciprocal F, crossbred cows representing the Angus, Brahman,
and Charolais breeds. Results of this research showed no significant
differences between F, reciprocal cows for traits measured. Therefore,
under the environmental conditions of this study and with the breeds
utilized, the production potential of the F1 cross female was not signifi-
cantly affected by dam breed. Under environmental conditions similar to
this study, Brahman bulls can be mated to Angus cows or Angus bulls can
be mated to Brahman cows without materially affecting the performance
of the resulting F, females. The same principle exists in the production of
the other breed combinations represented in this study. However, under
conditions where the dam breed is not adapted, and growth of offspring
(F1 female) is so severely retarded that its genetic potential for growth is
not reached, its ultimate production could be affected. These conditions
would warrant the selection of the dam breed that is most adapted to the
environment to ensure that the potential of the F, female is reached.


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