Canada and Saskatchewan are investing $3.4 million over four years to support new state-of-the-art research facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) aimed at strengthening beef production through advanced genomic science.
The funding, delivered under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership...
Artificial insemination (AI) is a proven reproductive technology that allows beef producers to achieve faster genetic progress, improved herd performance, and greater control over breeding outcomes. While the technology has been available for more than 60 years, its adoption...
ABS Global has released the first-ever Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focused on the environmental impact of Beef-on-Dairy (BxD) genetic programs—marking a significant step forward in sustainable livestock production. The findings, presented at the British Society of Animal Science conference...
Three new maternal EPDs were released by the American Angus Association® on May 23, 2025, alongside annual economic assumption updates to the National Cattle Evaluation.
The three new maternal EPDs - Functional Longevity (FL), Teat Size (Teat) and Udder Suspension...
I’ve always said that the best part of working in Extension, is that every day is different. I’ve spent most of the last three months traveling the state teaching programs, attending meetings, and talking to cattle producers. This winter...
Artificial insemination (AI) is a powerful tool that helps beef producers improve the genetics of their herds faster and more affordably than traditional breeding. While AI has been around for over 60 years, many beef producers in Canada are...
Sire selection, natural service or AI is critical. Over time, 90% of genetic change is the result of sire selection. Your bull (or bulls) contribute more to the genetic makeup of your herd in a calving season than a...
Artificial insemination (AI) is gaining ground among Canadian beef producers as a cost-effective and efficient strategy for improving herd genetics. While AI has been around for over 60 years, adoption has historically been limited. However, more small- and mid-sized...
Crossbreeding is a proven but often underused strategy in beef production that can deliver measurable gains in calf performance, cow longevity, and overall herd profitability. When done with a well-thought-out plan, crossbreeding enhances both short-term productivity and long-term sustainability...
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is playing a key role in a new $27.4 million global initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions from livestock—without disrupting everyday farm operations. Funded by the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub, the...
