International Genetic Solutions (IGS) recently unveiled a new information resource and video platform for important beef industry topics pertinent to producers’ bottom lines.
New diagnostic test enables the identification of cows with superior genetics that lead to enhanced feed efficiency, disease resistance and overall productivity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and sensor technologies, Oklahoma State University researchers have embarked on a groundbreaking project aimed at studying stress in cattle.
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.
American Wagyu director of research, education and programs Hanna Ostrovski says when used correctly EPDs can help seedstock breeders make positive genetic improvement.
Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo., was selected American Hereford Association president and Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas, was selected to serve as vice president.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.