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Anova Biosciences Unveils Revolutionary Promogen™ Diagnostic Test
Anova Biosciences Unveils Revolutionary Promogen™ Diagnostic Test

New diagnostic test enables the identification of cows with superior genetics that lead to enhanced feed efficiency, disease resistance and overall productivity.

Vytelle Opens 17th Global IVF Laboratory
Vytelle Opens 17th Global IVF Laboratory

Vytelle, the in vitro fertilization (IVF) company, announces the opening of its 8th US-based and 17th global laboratory, strategically located in the heart of Nebraska.

Sexten: Lessons From the Dairy Industry
Sexten: Lessons From the Dairy Industry

Since 2011, dairy cows evaluated using genetic testing has doubled every five years to exceed 1 million annually. That reduced sire generation interval to the point where genetic improvement is at the biological limit.

Hereford Influence Sells Strong in South Dakota
Hereford Influence Sells Strong in South Dakota

Even with strong demand and historically high prices for calves and feeder cattle this winter, the Hereford and Hereford-influenced sale at Mitchell Livestock Marketing in South Dakota Feb. 15 was a head-turner.

Identifying The Right Bull for Your Operation
Identifying The Right Bull for Your Operation

Whether you are buying out of a live auction or private treaty it is critical to access your own unique operation in order to determine the attributes your next bull needs to add value to the calf crop he will sire.

Beef-on-Dairy: Why Feedlots Crave This Important Information
Beef-on-Dairy: Why Feedlots Crave This Important Information

As beef-on-dairy animals within the feedlot system continue to rise, feedlots are craving two key pieces of information to help ensure these crossbred cattle thrive.

How to Increase the Marketability of Beef-on-Dairy Calves
How to Increase the Marketability of Beef-on-Dairy Calves

No matter when beef cross calves are being sold, steps can be taken to make them more marketable.

Wagyu President Says Breed’s Future is Bright
Wagyu President Says Breed’s Future is Bright

As the fastest growing breed in America, the American Wagyu Association is actively working to keep the momentum going with additional staff and new programs.

8 Reasons Why Beef-on-Dairy Makes the Perfect Cross
8 Reasons Why Beef-on-Dairy Makes the Perfect Cross

As milk prices continue to sink lower, more and more dairy producers are turning their attention to creating a healthy beef cross calf to generate additional income for their farms.

Raised with Respect Cattle Care Campaign Launched This Fall
Raised with Respect Cattle Care Campaign Launched This Fall

Certified Angus Beef and Sysco join forces to support farmers and ranchers, the beef community as a whole.

Genetic Focus on Improving Beef Sustainability
Genetic Focus on Improving Beef Sustainability

New selection traits are being developed to reduce maintenance energy requirements, increase feed efficiency and decrease methane emissions.

Experts in Animal, Human Genetics Talk Innovation at Angus Convention
Experts in Animal, Human Genetics Talk Innovation at Angus Convention

Leaders from the beef cattle, aquaculture and human health and fertility fields discuss genetic advancements.

Genetic Merit Pricing: Revolutionizing Feeder Cattle Value
Genetic Merit Pricing: Revolutionizing Feeder Cattle Value

While it's likely the U.S. cowherd is generally of higher quality than it was a decade ago, today’s smaller herd presents an opportunity for ranchers to take another step forward with quality and management.

Preventing Reproductive Losses: Secrets to a Healthy and Profitable Cattle Herd
Preventing Reproductive Losses: Secrets to a Healthy and Profitable Cattle Herd

An experienced veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Sarchet, shares how cow/calf producers can manage risk and protect profit with a complete and up-to-date pre-breeding vaccination protocol for both cows and replacement heifers.

Capturing Value: Marketing Strategies for Cattlemen
Capturing Value: Marketing Strategies for Cattlemen

An Angus University session on marketing cattle brings together seedstock producers, commercial cattlemen and industry representatives.

American Angus Association® Concludes a Strong Fiscal Year
American Angus Association® Concludes a Strong Fiscal Year

The American Angus Association finishes 2023 with its ninth-consecutive year of more than 300,000 registrations and regular and junior memberships totaling nearly 22,000.

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Genomic Testing for Selecting Replacement Heifers

With a long window and investment to determine a heifer’s fate in the herd, producers should take advantage of genomic testing to get accurate information on maternal, performance, and carcass traits.

Registration is Open for BIF's Genetic Prediction Workshop
Registration is Open for BIF's Genetic Prediction Workshop

The Beef Improvement Federation will host a Genetic Prediction Workshop next month in Kansas City.

J. David Nichols, Nichols Farms, Anita, Iowa 1938 - 2023
J. David Nichols, Nichols Farms, Anita, Iowa 1938 - 2023

Industry mourns legendary seedstock breeder and tireless advocate for genetic advancement and profitability for commercial cattlemen.

Genetic Selection: No Better Than the Information Behind It
Genetic Selection: No Better Than the Information Behind It

For seedstock producers, reporting performance data is critical in EPD accuracy.

Understanding Cattle Stress: Oklahoma State University Researchers Focus On Genetic Predisposition
Understanding Cattle Stress: Oklahoma State University Researchers Focus On Genetic Predisposition

Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and sensor technologies, Oklahoma State University researchers have embarked on a groundbreaking project aimed at studying stress in cattle.

New Leadership Elected by the American Angus Association
New Leadership Elected by the American Angus Association

Association leadership selected for 2024 at the Annual Convention of Delegates in Orlando, Florida.

Circle B LLC Named Hereford Commercial Producer of the Year
Circle B LLC Named Hereford Commercial Producer of the Year

Circle B is an eastern Montana commercial operation that breeds 1,600 Angus cows to Hereford bulls to produce uniform, high-performing baldy calves.

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Sexten: Is Genetic Testing a Superpower?

Rather than wondering how long this market will last or when will it turn south, let’s consider opportunities to capitalize today and be prepared for tougher times when they come.

Angus Genetics, Inc. Releases Functional Longevity Research EPD
Angus Genetics, Inc. Releases Functional Longevity Research EPD

Now available in a research EPD format, functional longevity (FL) evaluates how long Angus cows stay in the herd and how many calves they produce.

EPDs Can Move Your Breeding Program Forward Faster
EPDs Can Move Your Breeding Program Forward Faster

American Wagyu director of research, education and programs Hanna Ostrovski says when used correctly EPDs can help seedstock breeders make positive genetic improvement.

Agar, Breeding will Lead American Hereford Association
Agar, Breeding will Lead American Hereford Association

Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo., was selected American Hereford Association president and Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas, was selected to serve as vice president.

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Money On The Table: Top 9 Factors That Influence Cattle Price on Sale Day

For cow-calf producers, fall is often a time for preconditioning, weaning and marketing calves. While prices will likely be towards the top end this year, could you still be leaving money on the table?

Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force Begins Work to Accelerate Use of Genetic Information for Feeder Cattle
Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force Begins Work to Accelerate Use of Genetic Information for Feeder Cattle

A coalition of 32 producers from across the industry will begin work to help accelerate the use of genetic information in feeder cattle marketing.

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Speer: Genomic Testing an Investment In Herd Profitability

When considering the capital commitment required to maintain a cow over her lifetime, genetic testing is really a financial risk management tool and an investment in total herd profitability. 

Top Dollar Angus Partners with Blue Grass Stockyards
Top Dollar Angus Partners with Blue Grass Stockyards

First of its kind partnership couples genetic verification with largest livestock marketing company in the Eastern United States.

Mastering Genetic Improvement to Help Cattle Producers Succeed
Mastering Genetic Improvement to Help Cattle Producers Succeed

As we look at the future of the beef industry, it all comes down to focusing on the simple decisions that could ultimately drive big changes to keep all of us in business longer.

CAB Insider: Feedyard Insights Bring Focus to Profitability
CAB Insider: Feedyard Insights Bring Focus to Profitability

Procurement decisions by feedyards are heavily influenced by vaccination status and current health condition. An “Industry Insights” report from CattleFax and Angus Media provides useful insight on current trends.

A Business Case for Using EPDs
A Business Case for Using EPDs

Panelists at the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Symposium provided a discussion on "A Business Case for Using EPDs."

Researchers Aim To Decode Mitochondrial DNA For Efficient Cattle Growth
Researchers Aim To Decode Mitochondrial DNA For Efficient Cattle Growth

To further understand the links between genetics and cattle growth efficiency, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are focusing on cattle’s mitochondria—a piece of DNA inherited exclusively from the mother.

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Genomics for the Commercial Cow Herd

Bull purchases are among the riskiest decisions commercial cow-calf operators make, says University of Tennessee professor Dr. Troy Rowan.

19th Annual Gardiner Angus Ranch Fall Sale Sets New Record
19th Annual Gardiner Angus Ranch Fall Sale Sets New Record

Gardiner Angus Ranch's 19th fall sale saw 933 head sell to 171 buyers from 25 states and Mexico.

CAB Insider: Carcass Weights Surge, Choice Grade Setback
CAB Insider: Carcass Weights Surge, Choice Grade Setback

While the market average trading range has narrowed from the recent historically wide range, the total market average in the six-state region has priced in a fairly tight range in the low to middle $180’s since June.

Benoit Angus Ranch Honored with CAB Seedstock Commitment to Excellence Award
Benoit Angus Ranch Honored with CAB Seedstock Commitment to Excellence Award

Benoit Angus Ranch is a multi-generation family business focused on serving commercial cattlemen with a reputation for high-quality cattle that perform on the ranch, in the feedyard and on the rail.

Feeding Quality Forum Shares Market Outlook, Path to Meeting Demand
Feeding Quality Forum Shares Market Outlook, Path to Meeting Demand

The beef demand success story of the past is also the industry’s roadmap for the future, said speakers at this year’s Feeding Quality Forum.

Determining How Male Behaviors, Environment Affect Offspring in Livestock
Determining How Male Behaviors, Environment Affect Offspring in Livestock

The study of epigenetics identifies changes in gene function that are not due to mutations but rather how the DNA is packaged in the cell and turned on or off in the wrong conditions.

Saddle & Sirloin Honors Jarold Callahan
Saddle & Sirloin Honors Jarold Callahan

Oklahoma Angus breeder to receive prestigious award during North American International Livestock Expo.

From Inconsistency to Consistency: How Genetic Testing is Revolutionizing Commercial Cattle Selection Strategies
From Inconsistency to Consistency: How Genetic Testing is Revolutionizing Commercial Cattle Selection Strategies

Marketing replacement heifers and bred heifers can be a great method of diversifying your income stream. However, knowing how to display the value of these heifers is a critical component of making it successful.

What Has Value To Your Calf Buyer?
What Has Value To Your Calf Buyer?

Cattle markets remain robust with the promise of getting even better. Understanding what has value to your calf buyer is key to capturing the most possible in the market place.

Strategies for Employing Whole Genome Sequencing and Its Benefits
Strategies for Employing Whole Genome Sequencing and Its Benefits

Dr. Troy Rowan with the University of Tennessee discussed sequencing strategies to enhance the next generation of genetic evaluations during the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium July 4 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 

New Hereford Magazine Champions Heterosis
New Hereford Magazine Champions Heterosis

The American Hereford Association launches Baldy Advantage, a quarterly publication highlighting the experiences and insights of commercial cow-calf producers using Hereford-sired baldy cattle to their benefit.

Leachman Cattle of CO Sells Majority Stake to URUS Group LP
Leachman Cattle of CO Sells Majority Stake to URUS Group LP

URUS Group LP (URUS), based in Madison WI, announces the purchase of a majority interest in Leachman Cattle of Colorado (Leachman), based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Eating Tendencies of Brahman Steers Can Affect Meat Tenderness
Eating Tendencies of Brahman Steers Can Affect Meat Tenderness

A new study measured feed efficiency data for yearling Brahman bulls and to determine the relationship of these efficiency groupings to growth, feedlot performance, carcass traits, and tenderness of Brahman steers.

CAB Insider: CAB Supplies Up Amidst Lower Fed Cattle Totals
CAB Insider: CAB Supplies Up Amidst Lower Fed Cattle Totals

In the second quarter of 2023, national average carcass quality grades held up especially well considering that carcass weights were 15 to 20 lb. lighter than a year ago in the first quarter.

Genomic Prediction Tool Can Help Select Best-in-Class Commercial Cattle
Genomic Prediction Tool Can Help Select Best-in-Class Commercial Cattle

Missouri researcher Jared Decker used the commercial genomic prediction tool Zoetis GeneMax Advantage to investigate the ability of the test to predict the performance and profitability of a group of Angus calves.