Reproduction
Currently available in a research EPD format, Functional Longevity (FL) evaluates how long Angus cows stay in the herd and how many calves they produce.
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Focus on bull recovery after breeding season
The health and body condition of bulls should not be forgotten during the breeding offseason. Most bulls will need to regain weight before the breeding season arrives again.
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Researchers to ID genetic tools to improve growth efficiency
A new grant will allow UNL scientists to better gather information from cattle's mitochondrial genome, which can serve as a tool to improve growth efficiency.
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What’s the beef with beef-on-dairy calves?
The sharp rise in beef-on-dairy over the last half-decade has forced the beef industry to face challenges – from calf raisers to the feedlot to the packing plant – that previously had played relatively minor roles.
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Is your heifer development program lacking this important step?
Nutritional decisions such as trace mineral supplementation can have a lasting, even generational, impact on the reproductive value of your cow herd and replacement heifers.
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Maximizing profits with smaller cows
Ideally, a profitable cow weans a calf that is 50% of her mature weight, which isn’t always feasible with heavier cows. Learn how frame scores, body condition and genetics can lead to greater profitability.
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Sexed semen: An opportunity to capture more value for cattle
Breeding with sexed semen can help your bottom line by creating cattle your particular market demands.
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Genetic testing benefits from a commercial cattleman’s point of view
Three commercial cattlemen share their experiences with genomic testing and how it has benefited their cattle individually and collectively.
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Adjustment factors help producers navigate use of multiple breeds
EPDs provide a lot of value when selecting bulls for your herd, but understanding across-breed EPD relationships can help producers more precisely apply heterosis and breed complementarity with their specific environment.
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Simple inheritance, genetic defects and DNA testing
Gaining a basic understanding of how genes are inherited and expressed can work wonders for the producer wondering how genetic testing can help his or her operation.
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