Updates to Dollar-Value Indexes
Updates to Dollar-Value Indexes (angusjournal.net)
Cattle Chat: Using genomics in the beef herd
Cattle Chat: Using genomics in the beef herd (k-state.edu)
Translating and Applying Genomic EPDs
Translating and Applying Genomic EPDs | UNL Beef
Genetics Symposium Panel explores future genetic opportunity
Genetics Symposium Panel explores future genetic opportunity (angus.org)
Cattle Chat: Genetic differences in feed efficiency and fertility
Cattle Chat: Genetic differences in feed efficiency and fertility (k-state.edu)
U.S. BEEF INDUSTRY REDUCES CARBON EMISSIONS THROUGH IMPROVED GENETIC SELECTION
U.S. Beef Industry Reduces Carbon Emissions through Improved Genetic Selection | Beef Improvement Federation
USING GENOMICS EFFECTIVELY IMPROVES CARCASS AND MEAT QUALITY
Using Genomics Effectively Improves Carcass and Meat Quality | Beef Improvement Federation
Angus Genetics Inc. Announces Updates
The number of genotyped animals within the American Angus Association database has increased more during the last four years than it previously ever had. Such growth means the “single-step machine” is ready for maintenance as computing times get slower, according to Andre Garcia, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI). Regular maintenance of models, genetic parameters and algorithms helps ensure the data systems are accurate, efficient and up to date. On May 28, AGI will run…
Beef genetic data tools defined
K-State beef cattle specialist explains ways to effectively use data in sire selection MANHATTAN, Kan. — In any team sport, members contribute their physical strengths to help achieve the goal for the common good. It is hard for an athlete to be the best in all aspects of the game. In much the same way, bulls that excel in maternal traits are not always the ones that reach the top of chart for…
Semen/Nitrogen Tank Care
Dean Kreager, Licking County Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Handle with care. The inner container is only attached to the outer container at the neck and a crack in this connection will cause the tank to quickly fail! It is almost time to start breeding for the 2021 calf crop. Last week I talked about proper semen handling so this week I thought it was worth providing some information on care and handling…