http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics RSS Feed for Genetics en-us Fri, 11 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/BeefTalk-Dont-take-bull-fertility-for-granted-151019815.html Late May and early June are prime bull turnout times in the beef business, so the final check needs to be done now to make sure every bull is ready to go. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/Breeding-for-premium-heifers--150675525.html Wyoming rancher John Kinchen describes his commercial Red Angus operation, his selection priorities and plans for marketing premium heifer calves and bred replacement heifers. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/150476725.html With spring calves hitting the ground around the state, Kentucky cattle producers should begin to plan now for the breeding season to follow. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/Tour-of-Kansas-feedlot-shows-quality-premiums-start-pre-breeding-149859645.html Missouri beef producers learned that how their calves perform in feedlots starts with what happens on their farms—even before breeding time. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/Consortium-outlines-challenges-potential-for-genomics-149742555.html 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. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/BeefTalk-Birth-weight-in-the-eyes-of-a-chicken-149233635.html The question of birth weight is always a good topic during calving. More precisely, birth weight involving calving replacement heifers or first-calf heifers. Generally, older cows have few calving problems. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/Selecting-for-calmer-cattle-148959095.html Stockmen know that wild, temperamental cattle present a danger to handlers, facilities and other cattle. They’ve also learned that cattle behavior can play a role in performance, health and carcass value, making selection for calmer cattle a worthwhile effort. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/Using-hybrid-bulls-in-crossbreeding-systems--148576335.html Lee Leachman from Leachman Cattle of Colorado outlines the benefits and challenges of using hybrid or composite bulls to maintain heterosis in the cow herd. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/Cow-calf-producers-should-focus-on-fertility-148101785.html When considering all of the traits of importance to today's cattleman and current market prices for all classes of beef cattle, the primary focus of any cow-calf producer should be fertility. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/genetics/Natural-service-synchronization-programs-147792045.html A common misconception exists within the beef industry: “Synchronization protocols are only for use with artificial insemination (AI) programs.”