Heterosis
Norm and George’s straights are hard to beat
Norm Kanak called me a couple of months ago when I was in the midst of a series of columns explaining the genetic wonders of heterosis.
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35 years young
Kansas cattle feeder continues to adapt to a changing industry.
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Creating a chronic
All chronic feedlot animals may not be defined the same. What makes a chronic animal can depend on many factors.
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Creating a chronic
Chronic cattle in the feedlot are a problem on many levels. While sick, they don’t perform well, they cost money in treatment and labor, they may die, and there are welfare issues associated with their presence. But not everyone defines a chronic the same way.
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Creating a chronic
All chronic feedlot animals may not be defined the same. What makes a chronic animal can depend on many factors.
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How heterosis works when you cross the breeds
Heterosis is a genetic phenomenon that refers to the percentage of change in production traits resulting from crossing unrelated cattle, generally two or more different breeds.
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Norm and George defend straightbreeding
An old friend called me recently to say that he was really tired of reading article after article promoting crossing as the superior method for breeding cattle.
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Don’t ignore crossbreeding when buying bulls (Reproduction)
As you are buying bulls this spring, don’t ignore the benefits of a well-planned crossbreeding program, North Dakota State University Extension Service beef cattle specialist Greg Lardy advises.
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Help yourself to maximum heterosis
A headline that I saw recently asked this question: What’s the hype about heterosis all about?
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Cows need help with calving distribution
I’m intrigued by the beef cow. She’ll run you over a fence in defense of her calf. She’ll warm your heart with her motherly affection. She’ll produce to her utmost within the genetics and conditions chosen for her. And if she could converse, she would probably request that you do everything possible to help her serve you optimally.
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Slipping grades
Whether caused by market forces, genetics or tougher standards, carcass grades are headed in the wrong direction.
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- 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
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
