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Breeding for a mastitis-resistant cow

Selecting for disease-resistant cows can aid in the productive life of your herd.

March 2, 2023

How can selecting for mastitis resistance benefit your herd? Learn more in our latest article.

NCBA 2023: New technologies accelerate genetic improvement

Precision genetics and their economic impact on the beef industry were a hot topic at Cattlemen's College in New Orleans.

February 28, 2023

Tyrell Marchant

At a time when the agriculture industry is under unprecedented pressure to prove its sustainability bona fides, the livestock genetic sector is in prime position to be among the biggest drivers in providing more sustainable food sources for consumers.

The importance of measuring feed efficiency in bred heifers

Measuring and understanding feed efficiency of feedlot steers has long been an indicator of profitability. But the female side of the equation may have just as much to do with ensuring a successful future of the beef cattle industry.

January 9, 2023

Phillip R. Myer, Brandon Beavers, and Gabbi Martin

We all have heard the common concern facing global food security: The demand for a high-quality protein source is expected to increase with a rapidly increasing population.

Six Things You May Not Know About Akaushi Cattle

October 11, 2022

Akaushi (pronounced Ah-ka-OO-shi), or Japanese Red, is one of the four Wagyu breeds. Since their introduction to the U.S., American Akaushi genetics have increased carcass performance and premium grade opportunities for cattle producers.

Breeds of cattle best suited for grass-fed beef

April 22, 2022

Joe C. Paschal

Any breed can be used to produce grass-fed beef. Some breeds are more suitable than others depending on several considerations, both economic and environmental.

Keeping foundation traits in mind when selecting herd sires

February 24, 2022

Troy Rowan

One of the most consequential decisions commercial operations make is sire selection. Whether purchasing a bull or choosing an A.I. sire, the decision has a multigenerational impact on an operation.

A closer look at key drivers in the Red Angus bull market

January 13, 2022

Katie Martin

The product that all in the cattle industry are in business to produce – beef – ultimately begins with seedstock producers.

Check the ‘engine and transmission’ when bull buying

January 10, 2022

Kalyn Waters

Whenever someone gets a new truck, there are always two questions you have for them: 1. What engine does it have in it? 2. What transmission did you get?

Finding fertile opportunity

October 25, 2021

Wes Ishmael

“If you have a more fertile cow herd, the obvious benefit is: You have more calves to sell,” says Kent Andersen, director of technical services for global beef genetics at Zoetis.