Reproduction
Extended heat events can affect the reproductive performance of both cows and bulls. Providing an environment where they can keep cool can go a long way toward keeping them at their most productive.
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New tool measures genetic value of replacement heifers
AngusLink’s Genetic Merit Scorecard has added a fourth score option, Maternal, to demonstrate the maternal weaned calf value to aid in the selection of replacement females.
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The challenge of marketing ‘sustainable’ beef
Sustainability often means different things at different points of the supply chain. Technology now exists that allows producers to meet consumers’ sustainability expectations while keeping ranches and feedlots economically and environmentally viable.
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Breeding the optimal cow for your environment
Genetic potential can vary across different environments. Giving your cattle the best chance to succeed where they are can make all the difference in maximizing that potential.
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Researchers identify new genetic defects in cattle
Delayed blindness in Hereford populations and bovine familial convulsions and ataxia in Angus cattle have been identified as being caused by genetic mutations, which could help producers in selecting genetics to avoid these conditions.
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Is artificial insemination the way to go for your operation?
Many of the benefits and drawbacks of breeding via A.I. are well known. But the technology may be a better fit for many producers’ operations than they realize.
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Know your marketplace: The impact of beef-on-dairy
The rise in quality beef-on-dairy calves for the feeder sector has created stiffer competition for native beef cattle. Accessing all available tools will help beef producers stand out in this new market environment.
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Preventing early embryonic losses
To avoid the negative economic effects of early embryonic loss in the cow herd, producers should carefully consider stressors such as vaccination, nutrition and transportation.
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Use of estrus synchronization with natural service
While generally thought of as a part of A.I. breeding, synchronization can be equally valuable in natural service systems. These guidelines can help your bulls and females be more successful this breeding season.
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Cattlemen’s College: Using genomics to unravel heterosis
Unlocking a herd’s genetic potential has never been more of a reality, with genomic tools allowing producers to understand how certain traits are being passed to the next generation.
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