Nebraska Extension Educator Aaron Berger says cow-calf producers have EPDs and index tools to make genetic selection decisions related to traits that impact productivity and longevity. Identifying and ...
K-State beef cattle experts say bulls should routinely be assessed for body condition and mobility along with an annual semen evaluation Before a student-athlete is allowed to join a sports team they ...
Cows with “designer genetics” have been bred in a world first that could result in better steaks and burgers on UK shelves.
K-State beef cattle veterinarians explain the importance of an annual breeding soundess exam for bulls and the exam criteria Whenever there is an important job to do, a little preparation goes a long ...
With implementation underway, researchers expect the addition of the 140-day weight to enhance the precision of beef-on-dairy ...
Safeway has roped genetics into the quest for the perfect steak. The Pleasanton grocery giant is quietly lining up alliances with a beef grower and a biotech firm to use genetic tests to guide the ...
As calving season ends, producers roll into preparing for breeding season of the cow herd. A few things to keep in mind can help make breeding season more successful. Choose Your Breeding Program ...
According to USDA’s recent Cattle report, as of January 1, the national milk herd contained 3.905 million heifers, 11,000 fewer than last year. The number of heifers ready to calve and enter the milk ...
The Romagnola cattle breed has the inherent quality to increase beef production in South Africa markedly, according to Marnus ...
The Drakensberger cattle breed has been part of the South African landscape for ages. So-called black indigenous cattle ...