Technology
As AI technology improves, so do cattle
Cliff Lamb, of the University of Florida, and Willie Altenburg, of Genex Cooperative, talk about the advantages of artificial insemination (AI) and fixed-time breeding protocols.
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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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Genomics symposium scheduled for March in Kansas City
The National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) will host a symposium titled “Integrating DNA Information into Beef Cattle Production Systems” at the Kansas City Airport Holiday Inn on March 4 and 5, 2013.
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BeefTalk: The science and awe of DNA
The DNA discussion is real and active in the world of beef cattle, so the better one understands it, the better one can utilize the information.
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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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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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Consortium outlines challenges, potential for genomics
Applying genomic information or DNA testing to cattle selection is the latest in a long line of methods producers have used to improve the genetic features of livestock over centuries of production. And while the technology already has some practical applications, scientists have just scratched the surface of its overall potential. The National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) has published a white paper titled “Delivering Genomics Technology to the Beef Industry,” summarizing the history, challenges and future outlook for using genomic information toward genetic progress in beef cattle.
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KISS genomics
At the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, CAB introduces GeneMax, a simplified DNA test for commercial Angus cattle.
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Repro technology: Past present and future
Participants in last week’s Range Beef Cow Symposium enjoyed a “peek under the curtain” at potential advancements in reproductive technology from George Seidel, PhD., Colorado State University distinguished professor of biomedical sciences.
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DNA test for gain, grade available soon
Value-based tool will help commercial producers better select, manage Angus cattle
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- Commentary: New rules un-COOL
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
- NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
