Source: University of Minnesota Extension, Joe Armstrong, DVM, Extension educator
Quick facts
There are several genetic evaluation tools that make interpreting beef genetics easier.
Sire selection is the fastest way to make improvements in herd genetics.
Crossbreeding and choosing the best...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: T. Hamilton – Beff Cattle Specialist/OMAFRA
Introduction
A major objective in a cow-calf operation is to produce one calf from each cow annually. The degree to which producers meet this...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Author: Tara L. Felix
Expected progeny differences (EPDs) have been applied to improve the genetics of beef cattle for almost four decades. Expected progeny differences are predictions of the genetic transmitting ability of a parent to its...
Source: Extension
Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky dbullock@uky.edu, Megan Rolf, Oklahoma State University mrolf@okstate.edu
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Summary: Selecting the right bull is critical to the success of a genetic selection program, and should be based on traits important to each breeding program.
Introduction
The...
Source: Genome Canada
More than $20 million for collaborations between researchers and businesses to save lives, help farmers and protect the environment
Putting research in the hands of those who use it to create and innovate leads to increased competitiveness, economic...
Source: Canadian Angus Association
The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) is very grateful for the investment of $238,920 from the Canadian Agriculture Partnership (the Partnership) AgriAssurance program to help us use genomic tools to select for foot and leg health and...
Source: Beef Genomic Prediction Trial
About the project:
The beef genomic prediction trial project is a pilot project funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in collaboration with Livestock Gentec, University of Alberta and Delta Genomics Edmonton. The objective of the...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
FACT SHEET written by: Joanne Handley - Beef Cattle Geneticist/OMAFRA
Breed Comparisons
The environments and resources available to raise beef cattle are as varied as the breeds themselves.Table 1 groups breeds into biological...
Source: Alberta Beef Producer
PROJECT NO.: 0007-126
RESEARCH INSTITUTION: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Lacombe Research Station)
LEAD RESEARCHER: Dr. Al Schaefer
Background:
Winter feed costs can account for up to 75% of operating costs in a cow-calf operation, and can exceed 60% of overall...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Feed costs represent up to 70% of the production costs in a beef operation and it only makes sense that feed efficient cattle should be more profitable. Residual Feed Intake, or RFI is a trait...