BeefTaIk: It's all about DNA
Life always has been about deoxyribonucleic acid, which commonly is called DNA.
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Drought increases importance of selection decisions
This summer’s extensive drought has left feed supplies tight and costs high — making efficient management of herd inventory more important than ever for beef and dairy producers.
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BeefTalk: Cows are bred well
The fall cow shuffle is close to being over. Cold weather, frozen water and the absence of feed tells one it is time for a change.
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BeefTalk: Don't forget the bulls
Don't forget the bulls because the first winter storm brought in the reality of seasonal changes and the need to take care of the bulls.
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Observe bulls closely as the breeding season begins
The 2012 fall breeding season is nearly here. With the high input costs of keeping each cow, it is vital that a high pregnancy rate occurs during the upcoming breeding season.
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Hereford association announces breed-specific DNA profile
In partnership with GeneSeek®, a Neogen Corporation Company, the Hereford GE-EPDs are powered initially by the GeneSeek Bovine 50K and soon available through the GeneSeek Genomic Profiler.
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Cow-calf corner: Check bulls prior to fall breeding season
Glenn Selk talks about the importance of breeding soundness examinations for bulls after summer heat stress.
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Importance of genetic management in multi sire pastures
Last week Dr. Selk wrote about management of bulls in multi sire pastures to achieve the highest fertility levels possible.
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BeefTalk: Bigger is not always better
Perhaps the beef business is not unique. However, each year, when the students gather to study beef production, they are geared to determine what is right.
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Raising someone else's calves
The last couple of years have been some of the most eventful in memory for this nation's cow-calf industry. While feeder calf prices have been historically high during this time, input costs have escalated as well.
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Beef cattle tips: October
Management strategies to consider in the coming month.
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- Burger King continues to invade delivery territory
- Corn futures relapse in wake of Wednesday's rally
- Commentary: Kiwi controversy
- Cattle Markets: Cattle prices up with seasonal rates
- NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
- Some South Dakota livestock auctions entering the digital world
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
