Cow-calf corner: Conducting a breeding soundness exam for bulls
Glenn Selk explains the components of a breeding-soundness exam for bulls.
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Body Condition Scoring App: NUBeef-BCS
The body condition score of your cow herd is a much better indicator of the effectiveness of the nutrition program than body weight of the cows or average weight of the cow herd.
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Research Review: Lifetime productivity of beef heifers
Research is continuing to show improved lifetime productivity for heifers that conceive early in their first breeding season.
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Reproduction is key to making improvements
Beef reproduction specialist George Perry, of South Dakota State University, and rancher John Moes, talk about how important reproduction is to herd improvement.
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One-step upgrade in calves
Some cows are better suited to their environment than to pleasing beef consumers. Their owners can still use high-value Angus genetics as a terminal cross in those herds, to help themselves and the entire beef supply chain.
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Register now for genetics symposium
Make plans now to attend the 2013 National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consotium (NBCEC) Symposium – Integrating DNA Information into Beef Cattle Production Systems to be held at the Kansas City Airport Holiday Inn on March 4-5, 2013. The registration deadline for this event is February 19, 2013.
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Know your bull is ready for the breeding season
To ensure adequate fertility levels and maximum efficiency, all breeding age bulls should receive an annual breeding soundness exam.
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Successful synchronization
Mike Smith, University of Missouri animal scientist, talks about how to get good results with an estrus synchronization program and why it matters.
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BeefTalk: Apoptosis
Sometimes one just needs to wonder and dream to learn something new. With all the excitement about DNA in the cattle business, one cannot help but learn something.
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Is it time for a new herd bull?
It won’t be long until breeding season for herds that calve in the spring, and it is never too early to start planning.
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Igenity, Angus Genetics announce enhanced value to DNA profile
Igenity and Angus Genetics Inc. announce a significant cost reduction to the Igenity Profile for Angus, a leading DNA profile for registered Angus cattle producers in the industry.
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