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Wowk Ranch in central Alberta has thrived for decades by being adaptable and willingly involved in the industry. Now, they’re setting things up for another generation to put their stamp on the operation.
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Building a new breed: The American Black Hereford
It’s been 25 years since Joe and Norma Hoagland bred the first Black Hereford cattle. This breed has grown in popularity and number of animals. Beef producers raise them in 30 U.S. states and in Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Learn more about the challenges of building a new breed.
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Cashing in on your calf crop: Adding value at the auction block
By utilizing value-added programs and getting a firm grasp on the value of each pound gained, cow-calf producers can greatly increase their profitability.
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Basic numbers and big data: Measuring herd success
Breeding stock selections can be made using more than a handful of methods. While genomics, EPDs, indexes and genetic testing dominate many of these decisions, other, often ignored or unknown practices, are still relied on. Can these methods work together?
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Wildfire smoke exposure, potential consequences and how to help affected cattle
Recent research confirms that smoke exposure can lead to decreased feed intake and metabolic performance in cattle. When possible, stressful activities like vaccination and transport should be avoided in times of wildfire pressure.
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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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Changing the math
Fink Beef Genetics has embraced reproductive technology and built strong relationships to develop one of the premier operations in the country.
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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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