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Beef cattle producer survey results: sires and breeds

In 2011, the Mississippi Beef Cattle Improvement Association sponsored prizes as an incentive for beef cattle producers in the state to participate in a comprehensive survey of beef cattle production. Full story

Implanting nursing beef calves mid-summer returns over $435/hour

Implant technology has been used in beef production since the 1950s and includes natural and artificial compounds with anabolic properties; both of which are considered safe and effective for beef production according to the FDA. Full story

Cattle and beef sectors mostly take recent events in stride

Drought effects continue to diminish in the United States except for some areas in the Southeast and Southwest. Full story

Real-world research 

Along with running Rabbit Creek Angus ranch, George Seidel is well known for his research in bovine reproduction at Colorado State University. On this spring’s branding day at the ranch, he outlines some of his work in estrus synchronization and how he uses his herd in CSU experiments. Full story

Sexed semen – Technology tool for the commercial producer?

Sexed Semen in the beef industry in previous years may have seemed out of reach for the commercial producer. Full story