Beef Genetics
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.
Imagine a world where you could breed cattle that never get sick. It’s not as far off as you might think. Ongoing research across two continents is uncovering genetic tools to help select for increased immunity.
A business-first approach lets everything else fall into place when families want to make their living on the land. Raising beef cattle as a business, Noble Ranch crunches numbers to keep control of its destiny.
Selecting for just one trait can be ruinous in the cow-calf business—but it depends on how that one trait is related to others, and how well you keep the others balanced.
Neogen Corporation announced that it and Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) have launched updated content to Angus GSSM — the first genomic profiler designed specifically for Angus cattle.
The American Hereford Association provides an update on programs designed to assist commercial cattlemen with management and marketing opportunities that capitalize on the strengths of Hereford genetics.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s “Early Bird” bull sale – held at the ranch January 27, 2020 – saw 186 Angus bulls and 108 bred commercial Angus heifers sell.
During the past decade, seedstock breeders have adopted genomics to strengthen genetic prediction tools and resulting selection decisions. The IGS-Neogen partnership accelerates the effort for commercial ranchers.
Choosing the synchronization protocol that best fits each individual situation is challenging because so many options are currently available.
GrowSafe Systems Ltd. announced the inaugural release of The 2020 Top 150 Proven Bulls, which includes all bulls with a 0.6 accuracy rating for their RFI EPD.
Science may say beef production is carbon neutral, that animal welfare is the best it’s ever been, but for consumers in an era of skepticism, science is just another person’s opinion.
The cattle of tomorrow are being bred with more and more precision, and the rate of improvement can increase. They’ll fit the places they live and the places they’re headed more and more predictably.
Performance Livestock Analytics (PLA) and Top Dollar Angus are partnering to help seedstock and commercial cattlemen simplify data entry and capture more value from their management decisions.
Neogen Corporation announced it has released Igenity® + Envigor™ — the first and only genetic test in the beef industry that measures heterosis in crossbred cattle.
When diners come into Prime Cincinnati steakhouse and expect to spend “a couple hundred dollars” for a meal, it’s a responsibility executive chef Shawn Heine doesn’t take lightly.
Hereford breeders have made significant genetic progress during the last decade — posting a 17% reduction in birth weights, a 20% increase in growth traits and an impressive 150% gain in marbling since 2008.
Southern plains ranchers often use wheat pasture as much of the winter feed supply, but some may wonder about unsatisfactory breeding performance of heifers when grazing wheat pasture.