Select for cow herd function, marbling
Animal scientist Twig Marston, of the University of Nebraska, talks about marbling's relationship to cowherd function. This video news is provided by Certified Angus Beef LLC and the American Angus Association.
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Leachman on genetic selection, Decatur County Feed Yard
Seedstock producer Lee Leachman, Leachman Cattle of Colorado, discusses genetic selection and his work with Decatur County Feed Yard to apply performance and carcass data back to cow-calf profitability.
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Does AI cost or pay?
Considering the current costs of feed and pasture, the cost per pregnancy for natural service ranged from $38 to $72 when producers ran their bulls with 25-30 cows and the purchase price of the bull ranged from $1,500 to $3,000.
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The drought's impact on the OQBN program
In this segment, we stop by the OKC West Stockyards in El Reno to discuss the drought's impact on the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network program with Doug McKinney, Kellie Raper and Derrell Peel.
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Ten steps to buying the right bull
Herd goals serve as the foundation for sire selection and provide guidance as to traits with the most relevance.
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“Cow Math:” Estimating cow herd productivity
Over the summer, many questions were raised about individual cow and cow herd efficiency. Several meetings were held where this topic was addressed and great discussion was stimulated about how to improve efficiency through genetics and management.
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Improving on a common synchronization protocol for heifers
Estrous synchronization and artificial insemination have potential to increase genetic improvement, calf uniformity and improve calf weaning weight in beef cattle operations.
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AI applications for commercial cattlemen
Angus seedstock producer Ben Eggers talks about the importance of artificial insemination and how commercial producers can use it to improve the quality and productivity of their cow herds.
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Observe bulls in the first portion of the fall breeding season
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.
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Is your beef production system in sync?
The consequences of being out of sync may not be as obvious as that of the paving operation, but they still can have dire financial consequences.
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Meat scientists work to enhance marbling in beef cattle
Several university researchers are collaborating to find ways to increase marbling in beef cattle without adding extra days on high-concentrate diets.
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- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
