Breed Traits

Brahman Association announces new DNA tenderness test

04/12/2012 10:54:31 AM

The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) is proud to release a new genomic-enhanced expected progeny difference (GE-EPD) for tenderness that now incorporates DNA information from GeneSTAR® and Pfizer Animal Health. ... Full story.

KISS genomics

02/10/2012 6:00:00 AM

At the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, CAB introduces GeneMax, a simplified DNA test for commercial Angus cattle. ... Full story.

Cattle Breeding: Embryo transfer

08/11/2011 7:00:00 AM

Most female breeding cattle produce one calf per year. The use of embryo transfer (ET) allows a producer to quickly multiply the genetics of the top females in the herd in addition to gaining genetic improvement from purchasing the best semen that is available that comes with using artificial insemination (AI). ... Full story.

Get past sticker shock for good decisions

08/02/2011 11:17:30 AM

High prices are all around as cattle producers search for production inputs. Many producers experience “sticker shock” as they react to these prices. A common reaction is to avoid purchasing outwardly expensive items even if the result is that production output suffers. So when is passing on a purchase justified, and when should cattle producers bite the bullet and make a seemingly sizeable investment? ... Full story.

Angus VNR: Information drives beef improvement

06/28/2011 10:23:53 AM

Duane Jenkins of Little Robe Angus Ranch near Higgins, Texas, shares his perspective on changes in the cattle information available over the decades. ... Full story.

Cattle Breeds: Docility, addressing the issue

03/16/2011 10:29:19 AM

Limousin breeders recognized the importance of temperament in the early 1990s and since that time have greatly improved temperament of Limousin cattle. ... Full story.

The impact of disease on carcass traits

02/19/2010 12:00:00 AM

Several earlier research trials have indicated that sickness in cattle can affect carcass quality and value, and a new report from the USDA’s Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Neb., supports those findings. ... Full story.

First genomic-enhanced EPDs for multiple traits

07/14/2009 12:00:00 AM

Angus and Merial have entered into an exclusive agreement to provide breeders with genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences powered by IGENITY. ... Full story.

Selection for carcass traits (Selection)

08/06/2002 12:00:00 AM

Carcass traits are increasingly important for cow-calf producers. According to the Drovers Quality Study, sponsored by Merial, 84 percent of commercial cow-calf producers responding to the survey say they select bulls using expected progeny differences (EPDs) for carcass traits. ... Full story.

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