Genetics - Articles - Page 5

Creating genetically marketable surplus replacement heifers

When selling replacement heifers, don't market subpar genetics. Take action at breeding to create animals other producers want in their herds.

October 27, 2023

Mandy Schmidt

If you were in need of replacements, would you be excited to buy your heifers?

How to prevent and manage liver abscesses in beef-on-dairy cattle

Understanding the differences in composition and nutritional needs in beef-on-dairy animals can aid in production.

October 25, 2023

Chris Zellmer

By prioritizing the optimal nutrition of beef cross cattle throughout their journey from calving to consumption, the detrimental impact of liver abscesses can be reduced.

Efficiency a priority in Victory Farm's reproduction program

Raising Jersey cattle in South Dakota has its challenges, but Kevin Souza and his team have developed a rewarding reproduction protocol utilizing genomic testing, in vitro fertilization and crossbreeding.

October 19, 2023

Matti McBride

“I used to raise a lot of heifers just because it was cheap to raise them and if one didn’t work out, there were others to replace her,” Souza says. “That doesn’t work anymore. You have to be very intentional with the heifers you choose to raise.”

Beef-on-dairy nutrition in the nursery

The role of proper nutrition and care during the preweaning phase and beyond is important in creating a successful calf that will yield high-quality beef.

October 18, 2023

Sara Sievert

In the realm of beef-on-dairy calves, the presence of beef genetics imparts inherent advantages, promising greater consistency and robust muscling when compared to their all-dairy breed counterparts.

Evaluating fertility in the wake of embryo transfer

Proper data collection can ensure accurate reproductive trend analyses.

October 17, 2023

Asha Miles

Of the many reasons a cow may leave the milking herd, culling for reproductive problems is one of the most common. Commercial embryo transfer (ET) is one technology making waves in reproductive management and how we evaluate fertility.

Coat color: Does it really matter?

Black-hided cattle have been known to fetch a high premium. Understanding what determines coat color and what type of animals packers desire can aid in a successful beef-on-dairy program.

October 12, 2023

Adrianne Trennepohl

It is not the color of the animal’s hide that makes it valuable but the genetics under the hide that matter.

Eleventh-generation dairy enthusiast takes on World Dairy Expo

After attending her inaugural World Dairy Expo in 2019 and returning in 2021, 17-year-old Maine resident Sydney Bullard knew she wanted to become an exhibitor at the event.

October 1, 2023

Michelle Stangler

2022 was the first year Sydney Bullard was a dairy youth exhibitor at World Dairy Expo (WDE) and the experience ignited motivation within her to work more closely with the show animals and assist them in reaching their full potential.

Looking to the horizon: Breeding for fourth-, fifth- and sixth-lactation cows

Thinking ahead is crucial to developing a long-lasting herd. Consider the future when making breeding decisions today.

August 31, 2023

Kevin Jorgensen

Breeding strategies today have never been better positioned to tailor to each dairy’s unique regional, climate, cultural milk market and personal preferences for success. See what cows with 200,000 pounds of lifetime milk to date have in common.