Beef Genetics
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.
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.
Panelists at the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Symposium provided a discussion on “A Business Case for Using EPDs.”
Bull purchases are among the riskiest decisions commercial cow-calf operators make, says University of Tennessee professor Dr. Troy Rowan.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 19th fall sale saw 933 head sell to 171 buyers from 25 states and Mexico.
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 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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma Angus breeder to receive prestigious award during North American International Livestock Expo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using data and precision technology is the new norm in many segments of the agriculture industry. In the beef industry, Neogen’s Igenity Feeder DNA test is paving the way to a new era in cattle feeding.
The Beef Improvement Federation presented David Bolduc, Stavely, Alberta, Canada, the BIF Pioneer Award during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Bob McClaren and 44 Farms were recognized as Seedstock Producer of the Year by the Beef Improvement Federation at the group’s symposium in Calgary, Alberta.
The foundation for consumer beef demand is not just quality, but consistent quality. Consumers want assurances the beef product they purchase today will be of the same quality as the beef they purchased last week.
The germplasm collection at the National Animal Germplasm Program is an invaluable asset for understanding the genetics heritage of U.S. livestock and preventing the loss of genetic diversity.
Here’s why Shelby Rosasco, Beef Extension Specialist at the University of Wyoming, feels it is important for cattle producers to focus on heifer development and which strategy is right for their operation.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) rolled out a new website and updated logo this month.
Raising heat-tolerant cattle that are able and willing to go further to graze in subtropical climates is the goal of a new beef cattle research project at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research station at Beeville.
Careful evaluation of your production system permits you to identify the traits of primary economic importance.
While addressing shared concerns and goals all breed associations are faced with the USBBC also oversees the appointment of the Ultrasound Guidelines Council (UGC) executive director and board of directors.
A recent episode of The Angus Conversation explored bovine congestive heart failure.
Scientists at Clay Center, Neb., have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually.