Breeding Strategies http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies RSS Feed for Breeding Strategies en-us Mon, 06 May 2013 18:04:15 GMT Breeding soundness exams: Making dollars and sense http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/Breeding-soundness-exams-Making-dollars-and-sense-206297501.html It has long been established that the cost of one infertile bull during a breeding season is much greater than the cost of one interfile cow. Cows' looks alone can fool beef herd owners http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/Cows-looks-alone-can-fool-beef-herd-owners-205629021.html It takes records to learn value of top genetics. Five tips for synchronization success http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/Five-tips-for-synchronization-success-201947971.html Sometimes it seems there is nothing simple about synchronization protocols used for artificial insemination (AI). However it is critical that they are followed EXACTLY to ensure that producers have a successful AI breeding season. BeefTalk: One-way ticket to town http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/BeefTalk-One-way-ticket-to-town-201616881.html Bull 50 just bought himself a one-way ticket to town. For bulls, there are only two pens. One is the pen for breeding bulls, while the other bulls go to the "for beef market" pen. As AI technology improves, so do cattle http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/As-AI-technology-improves-so-do-cattle--200045961.html 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. Raising calving-ease heifers takes more than genetics http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/Raising-calving-ease-heifers-takes-more-than-genetics-197856341.html Nutrition adds to success, says MU specialist. Using indexes to guide bull buying decisions http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/Using-indexes-to-guide-bull-buying-decisions-194350571.html There has really been an explosion of information available to ranchers to help make genetic decisions. Research Review: Lifetime productivity of beef heifers http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/Research-Review-Lifetime-productivity-of-beef-heifers-193053431.html Research is continuing to show improved lifetime productivity for heifers that conceive early in their first breeding season. Genetic selection in beef cattle http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/Genetic-selection-in-beef-cattle-191683181.html Dave Lalman talks about how genetic selection can impact the economics of beef production and how to select for cattle that best fit your production system. What should come with your herd bull purchase? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/breeding-strategies/What-should-come-with-your-herd-bull-purchase-189664461.html Bull sales are in full swing, and it’s time to study the bull catalogs to select your desired bulls. You start narrowing down the bulls with your selection parameters.