dairy crossbreeding

An analytical approach: Three trends in the A.I. industry

This article explores three recent trends in the U.S. cattle semen industry, along with the potential disadvantages of these changes.

August 8, 2024

Sophie Eaglen

The cattle semen industry is undergoing significant changes, driven by the intersection of technology, market demands and innovative reproductive practices. Statistics from the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) highlight ongoing and emerging trends.

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?

June 12, 2024

Jeremy Howard

Dairy farmers are reaping the benefits of current high prices for dairy-beef crossbred calves thanks to historically lower cattle placements and strong beef demand. It is not unusual for day-old calves to bring $600 to $700 or more, significantly more than full dairy calves.

Why are dairy-beef crosses so prominent right now?

The beef-on-dairy phenomenon seems to be here to stay. It’s worth looking at some of the industry dynamics that have led to the dramatic growth of this part of the national beef herd.

July 20, 2023

Zeb Gray

In recent years, the dairy industry has witnessed a significant rise in the number of beef cross calves being born. This emerging trend of crossbreeding dairy cows with beef bulls at a large scale has not been a linear process.

Maximizing the beef-on-dairy paycheque

Although they aren’t destined for the milking parlour, beef-on-dairy calves should still be set up for success like replacement heifers. Proper nutrition and care from day one all contribute to a better beef animal.

June 29, 2023

Dale Miller

Beef-on-dairy calves are an investment. These calves should be treated just as well as a heifer calf that will be raised for the dairy. A poor-quality, unhealthy calf not only hurts your bottom line, it also jeopardizes your reputation as a quality calf supplier.

Leading the Way: Building on success

July 19, 2021

Katie Coyne

In rural western New York, just south of Buffalo, Isaac Folts rises each day before school to head out to the barn to do chores. Unlike most youth, Isaac, who is 15, heads out to his own barn.

Norwegian Red overcomes inbreeding

June 30, 2021

Inbreeding in dairy cattle remains a struggle for the dairy industry, and with the intensive use of genomics; inbreeding is growing faster than ever in many breeds. Increases in inbreeding lowers production and has a detrimental effect by increasing stillbirths, reducing cow fertility, reducing disease resistance, and shortening herd life.

Dairy Strong Blog: Crossing dairy with beef requires careful consideration

August 19, 2020

Mary Hookham

Buyers continue to see value in dairy-beef animals at sale barns but are becoming more discerning as more crossbreds enter the marketplace.

Crossbred cows are more feed efficient than Holstein cows

September 11, 2019

Brittany Shonka-Martin, Brad Heins, and Amy Hazel

Interest in crossbreeding is at an all-time high among commercial dairy producers internationally. Generally speaking, however, circumstances have changed regarding the historical superiority of pure Holsteins compared to crossbreds for profitability.

New research in Canadian crossbreeding useful to U.S. producers

August 25, 2011

Larry Schaeffer and Edward (Ted) Burnside

Around the world and especially in North America, the purebred Holstein dairy cow is hard to beat for milk, fat and protein yields. The Holstein cow is also popular for commercial production of milk, particularly in fluid milk markets. The purebred Jersey cow has also earned a place in the sun in cheese-producing areas in Wisconsin, California and Texas.

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An analytical approach: Three trends in the A.I. industry

Prepare for future beef-on-dairy markets

Why are dairy-beef crosses so prominent right now?

Maximizing the beef-on-dairy paycheque

Leading the Way: Building on success

Norwegian Red overcomes inbreeding

Dairy Strong Blog: Crossing dairy with beef requires careful consideration

Crossbred cows are more feed efficient than Holstein cows

New research in Canadian crossbreeding useful to U.S. producers

Congress extends farm bill, averts gov't shutdown

The financial condition of Idaho agriculture: 2024

Boost cattle health and performance with sustainable deworming

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