Beef Genetics
An Angus bull sold for a record $1.51 million earlier this year. His new owners might be giddy if his ROI matches that of recently deceased Hoover Dam, a bull that has sold 233,000 units of semen.
DNA markers can identify animals, even after meat processing and the rapidly-growing Open Prairie brand will use the tracing tech.
The Red Angus Association of America released an updated suite of bio-economic selection indexes, including the Profitability and Sustainability index, abbreviated ProS, that covers economically relevant traits.
Vytelle announced the exclusive licensing of the Synomics Insights Platform to increase the accuracy of predicting cattle performance using phenotype and genomics data.
Neogen announces the launch of Igenity® Feeder, a DNA tool designed to assist cattle producers in the stocker and backgrounder phase to manage feeder cattle according to their genetic potential for carcass traits.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 16th Annual Fall Production sale was held Sept. 28, attracting 331 bidder and 163 buyers both online and in-person purchase a total of 667 head of Angus cattle.
The Purebred Beef Unit at Kansas State University offers undergraduate students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience that is directly applicable when they go out into the industry.
Kara Lee, production brand manager for Certified Angus Beef, talks about Targeting the Brand™ program updates, ideas and strategies for Angus producers.
Resero DNA Reserve, a DNA-banking service that enables livestock producers to store DNA information securely and maintain control of genetic material in their own, proprietary DNA bank was announced by Resero Genomics.
There’s a time when pounds aren’t everything. For one northeast Missouri family, it pays to focus on high-quality Angus genetics and market them on the grid, capitalizing on pounds of quality.
Multiple trait selection is important for economic vitality. In this segment, Dan Loy shares how maternal traits are related to marbling and what that means for cattlemen.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Paul Bennett, Red House, Virginia, the BIF Pioneer Award June 9 during the group’s annual research symposium online.
Charles McPeake, Arnoldsville, Georgia, was presented the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) Pioneer Award June 9 during the group’s annual research symposium online.
Yon Family Farms, Ridge Spring, SC, was recognized as the Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year, recognizing their their dedication to improving the beef industry at the seedstock level.
Becky Mills, Cuthbert, Georgia, received the BIF Ambassador Award presented annually by BIF to a member of the media for his or her efforts in spreading news of BIF and its principles to a larger audience.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) announced new directors and officers June 8 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium, hosted virtually this year.
Craig Ludwig was posthumously presented the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) Pioneer Award June 9 during the group’s annual research symposium online.
International Genetic Solutions (IGS), is working across the breed spectrum to provide resources and technologies that ensure cattlemen and women along the industry chain are set up for success.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards on Friday, May 22. The 52nd BIF symposium will be held the week of June 8.
The Beef Improvement Federation unveils the latest version of its Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement Programs, reinvented in a web-based Wiki format.
Merck Animal Health announced a five-year partnership with the American Hereford Association (AHA) to educate members on the importance of animal health programs in maximizing cattle’s genetic potential.
Neogen Corporation announced it has launched an enhanced version of its Igenity® Beef profile, a genomic test for commercial cattle.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 5th Annual “Meating Demand” bull sale saw 159 20-month-old bulls ready to turn on summer pastures sell along with 108 bred commercial Angus females.
American Simmental Association has approved a member support package for fiscal year 2021, to help members deal with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
NEOGEN Genomics and Superior Livestock Auction (SLA) announce the launch of Igenity® Branded, a commercial beef certification program verified by a genomic test.
While dairymen have used artificial insemination, or AI, profitably for decades, beef producers are starting to show more interest, and for good reasons.
Through the Igenity Beef genomic platform, Neogen will identify groups of cattle that qualify for Top Dollar Angus — the first and only genetic verification program focused on commercial Angus and Red Angus cattle.
In the wake of social distancing guidelines, more than 72% of GAR cattle were sold online, as 633 bidders were registered to bid in person, on LiveAuctions.tv and Superior Livestock Auction.
Consumers are willing to pay a high price for beef if it’s worth it every time.
The Santa Gertrudis Breeders International says demand for Data Driven – Profit Proven Santa Gertrudis bulls and females is gaining traction among American cattlemen.