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Sydney, Australia

I don't have access to the AGGC at the moment, so wondering if anyone could help me out with 1260 offspring info. Would be much appreciated! Do I have a chance at the first 1000 pounder in the southern hemisphere? Or reclaim the Australian record over 970 pounds? Thanks for any info, Ben.

1/25/2006 5:13:12 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Ben, Most progeny range from 2 to 5% heavy with the lone exception the 1129 Hester at over 15% HEAVY.

1/25/2006 5:37:10 PM

Norton, MA

Sounds like get it to 950 est. and you're right there. Some luck and you could hit with 920 or so. Good Luck, AleX Noel.

1/25/2006 5:46:36 PM

Cologne / Germany

My 680 in 2004 (1260 Weir x 1236 Eaton) was about 20% OTC. I wish you luck, it will go heavy for sure! Was it the 1260 seed we traded 3 years ago?

1/25/2006 6:11:39 PM

Sydney, Australia

Thanks Russ, Alex and Ingo! Would be great to see a total list all offspring and % heavy, I think that 951.4 Castellucci went real heavy, also the 428 Hester on the same plant as the 1129....

Thanks Ingo for the info on the 680, that is very encouraging as well! Yes its the seed you sent me a few years ago, great seed true in appearance to other 1260 offspring! Cheers!

1/25/2006 7:34:51 PM

Cincinnati,OH

The top 10 variance for the 1260 is +8.86%
Top 5 is +7.91%

1/25/2006 7:56:05 PM

Romney West By God Virginia

Of listed progeny up to 2004 the 1260 Weir averages 13.3% heavy. Most heavy OTC was the 709.5 McCallum that went 34% heavy. Ben I hope yours follows this trend!

1/25/2006 8:28:56 PM