11/17/2009 03:52PM
Over the past 15 years, 30 different research trials have been
conducted that examine the impact of supplemental fat on reproductive
performance of beef and dairy cattle.
11/16/2009 02:11PM
Typically producers that synchronize estrus do so to facilitate an AI
program. However there are some instances where application of an AI
program is not feasible but advantages from synchronization of estrus
are still desirable.
11/16/2009 10:35AM
Angus Genetics Inc.® (AGI) is now accepting DNA samples for analysis with the industry’s first breed-specific DNA profile from IGENITY®.
11/13/2009 01:23PM
Stocking density, forage management, livestock marketing opportunities
and genetics will be among the topics at a beef symposium in Williston
on Dec. 2-3.
11/11/2009 10:51AM
As you begin thinking about collecting ultrasound data this fall and winter, also consider testing your cattle for the Igenity® DNA profile.
11/09/2009 02:38PM
Advances in science can be rather mind-boggling when one stops and
thinks about it. Scientific discovery in humans is providing us great
opportunity in the livestock sector. Mapping of the human genome has
led to the mapping of the bovine genome (and other species).
11/06/2009 03:21PM
The fall breeding season is about to begin. Herds that aim for a
September 1 first calving date, will turn bulls with the cows in the
latter part of November.
11/06/2009 07:38AM
As cattle producers continually strive to do more with less, industry experts from coast to coast and border to border have been offering similar advice lately.
11/03/2009 01:19PM
Seedstock producers can help give their production sale a boost this
spring by adding inside information from a comprehensive DNA profile to
their offering. They can help add value to their cattle and set their
sale apart from the competition while providing customers with as much
information as possible on sale cattle.