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- International Exposition photograph - Straight-breed and crossbreed cattle. First in 1962 in Chicago, a crossbreed Charolais-Angus. Show photograph of Chicago Stockyards, 50-60 acre site; 25,000 employees. Great history. Lists some of the breeds that were crossbred. British breeds, European breeds, Brahmans influence. Heterosis is the crossing of animals with different genetic backgrounds. F1 cross gets impressive results. Ex