EPDs, Indexes & Selection Tools
Quality beef starts with you
Consumer demand for high-quality beef has been on the rise, and so have cattle prices. A more secure future for ranching points toward quality, but what does it take to get there?
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Angus expands its genomic-enhanced growth EPDs
The American Angus Association and Angus Genetics Inc. continue to expand their offering of genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (EPDs), the cattle industry’s latest and most accurate genetic selection tools.
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Calving ease: A trait we can all agree on
For the beef cow-calf producer, it may be the most exciting time of the year as we see the results of months of planning and anticipation of the new calf crop that is on the ground or soon to arrive.
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Keys to success with fixed-time AI in beef cows
During the past several years, extensive research has been done at the University of Missouri on fixed-time artificial insemination of beef cows.
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AGI, Pfizer Animal Genetics Announce Parentage Testing Agreement
“Our agreement with Pfizer Animal Genetics moves us closer to conducting all Angus parentage testing using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genetic markers versus previously used technologies,” says Bill Bowman, AGI president and American Angus Association chief operating officer.
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The Angus Report -- Examining the effects of the Japanese diaster
Join us from the American Angus Association as we discuss the devastation in Japan and its effect on U.S. beef. We also look at how to use AAA Login to get the latest EPDs to potential buyers and how to get the most out of your genetic investments.
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Pondering retained ownership
Prior to the Leachman Cattle of Colorado bull sale March 26, the company held a Friday-night “Profit Discovery” educational seminar in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Cattle price stories
Everyone has a story about the high prices seen in the cull cow and bull market lately. It’s getting fairly common to hear about $1000 cows.
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Beef genetics improvement program – Updated EPD’s
It’s that time of year again when the new genetic evaluations come out and we look for potential changes to the EPD guidelines.
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Cattle Tips: Managing young bulls
Many cow-calf producers purchase new bulls in March and April. Managing these young bulls between now and the beginning of the breeding season is critical to their longevity in your herd.
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Pfizer Animal Genetics Partners with Beefmasters/Brangus
Beefmaster and Brangus breeders now have new options in DNA testing and parentage verification.
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