Items Tagged with 'beef crossbreeding'
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This article explores three recent trends in the U.S. cattle semen industry, along with the potential disadvantages of these changes.
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Prepare for future beef-on-dairy markets
Market forces have created excellent opportunities for dairy-beef crossbred calves today. Is your dairy prepared for future market swings?
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Genetic improvement driven by distinct factors
Improving a cow herd’s genetics can happen from many different points of origin and emphasize even more tactics. Fortunately, a few factors top the list when looking for guidance on these important decisions.
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Evaluate beef embryo profit potential
Opportunities with beef embryos and the resulting full beef calves can help a dairy extract the most value from its targeted reproductive program.
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Crossbreeding: The beef industry’s most underutilized tool
Even with a proven track record of success, crossbreeding plans are not as readily implemented on U.S. ranches as you might think. Here’s a quick refresher on how and why it can improve your operation.
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3 standard calf care practices your calf grower wishes you knew and implemented
Adequate colostrum; a dry, clean environment; and effective navel care are essential to setting dairy-beef calves up for success. Supplying healthy calves can help farms stay competitive in today’s market.
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Building benefits through Wagyu cattle and crosses
The quality of Wagyu beef and its carcass value and consumer premiums is well known. But more producers are seeing the genetic pluses as well.
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