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Registration Open for 2026 BIF Symposium
Early bird discount available until May 1 for Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention to be hosted in Boise, Idaho.
April 10, 2026 06:00 AM
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Education
Study Reveals How Bull Buyers Use Key Genetic Information
Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales.
March 19, 2026 10:27 AM
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Education
Breeding for Better Efficiency: Genetic Research Targets Methane in Grazing Cattle
Researchers spotlight how selecting cattle for lower methane emissions could deliver long-term gains in efficiency and sustainability for the beef industry.
January 09, 2026 10:58 AM
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Industry
Making Methane Genetics Work for Cattle Producers
UNL researchers are linking cattle genetics and rumen microbes to find ways to cut methane losses and boost feed efficiency on ranches.
December 29, 2025 07:38 AM
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Beef Production
Genetics: The Quiet Workhorse of Beef Sustainability
Permanent, profitable efficiency gains will keep beef on the menu.
December 08, 2025 12:29 PM
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