Beef Genetics
Heifer development costs to consider include feed, health, breeding and other management expenses.
New program offers two options for Wagyu beef producers — certified meat program and process verified program.
Researchers are using gene editing techniques to introduce beneficial traits like polled and disease resistance, as well as exploring innovative approaches like surrogate sires.
We’re sharing some Smart Farming features to help you be more efficient with your reproduction and cow herd management.
Producers should be mindful of environmental and nutritional factors to make sure bulls are fit for breeding season.
With the spring bull buying season beginning, producers need to know their cow herd and utilize selection tools to help find bulls to match their goals.
Topics include genetic modifications in livestock, yield grades and a beef industry economic outlook.
Crossbreeding has shown increases in growth rate starting in utero, calf survival rate, immune function, average daily gain and longevity in cows.
One of the questions veterinarians are helping cow-calf producers answer is whether it’s a better decision to raise their own calves or buy them.
The industry’s recent push for larger carcass weights while keeping cow costs at a minimum has brought terminal crossbreeding programs to the forefront.
Monitoring estrus intensity in cattle helps optimize reproduction and can be done efficiently with visual estrus detection aids.
Needle size matters when using hormones during synchronization protocols for breeding cattle.
Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but didn’t want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial insemination?
The one-day event will feature expert speakers, panels, and discussions that address critical topics in the beef industry.
Register today for 32nd annual Cattlemen’s College
Insights on the economic impact and sustainability of cow-calf operations.
It’s not too early to start thinking about your next calf crop and breeding season, so schedule your BSE for bulls 60-80 days before the season begins.
Registration for classes covering grazing, heifer development, pasture management and profitability available now to producers.
Beef “recip” cows are extremely expensive to purchase. Could renting dairy uteruses be an avenue for beef producers to explore?
Annual five-state beef conference hosted by beef extension teams from Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
The biggest impact of beef x dairy production is the blurring of the historical demarcation between beef and dairy sectors in the U.S.
With beef-on-dairy calf prices through the roof, making the right beef semen selection has the potential to push those sky-high prices even higher.
How balancing production cost control and efficiency can change your operation.
Through this project the researchers were able to quantify the degree to which breeds and sires differed across geographical locations and management practices.
Cost-share dollars in Tennessee and Kentucky have helped producers make genetic improvements to herds and increased producer education.
Utilizing genetic selection to reduce the environmental impact of cattle.
Reproduction is one of the most impacted traits by genetic x environment interactions. Body condition and metabolism are the other two most impacted traits. Research looks at the g x e decisions to make sure cattle reach their potential.
University of Missouri Extension addresses frequently asked questions about hair shedding and its importance for heat tolerance and as an economic trait.
Gene editing is the use of modern molecular technology to precisely change the DNA sequence of an organism.
The four-day academy took six young Hereford breeders from the board room to meat retail, from pasture to feedlot and to cutting-edge research in three states.