In other words, you have no facts to show that the studies contributed anything of value to improve the management of our herd.

No, those are your words, not "other words".

It was youthat made the charge thatthese studies were of no value,therefore it is not incumbent uponme to provewhetheryour words are true or untrue.

Given your long history of making such comments, then demanding that anyone who disagrees with you, prove you wrong...try owning up to your own comments for a change. It's a nifty and well-employedstrategy you have there, but not everyone will fall for it.