Source: University of Missouri Extension, Jared Decker
Summary: Why are EPDs imprecise for young animals? How can genomics be used to track the random shuffle of genes?
Even though expected progeny differences (EPDs) have been used by the beef industry for over...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
In beef production, genetics play a critical role in management and profitability. However, knowing whether you’re on the right track can be challenging. Compared to other livestock species, beef cattle have a long gestation period....
Source: University of Kentucky, Darrh Bullock
Summary: Reproduction is typically a lowly heritable trait, but there are genetic practices that can help improve reproduction rates.
Introduction
Reproduction has a great impact on the profitability of beef cattle producers and is therefore an important consideration...
Source: University of Arkansas
Animal Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the United States and is second to none in economic importance. It is very important that producers understand the type of animals that are most efficient and most valuable in...
Source: Beef Improvement Federation
Three influential producers from the United States and Canada came together for an impactful panel discussion on “A Business Case for Using EPDs” during the 2023 BIF Annual Symposium’s Advances in Producer Applications breakout session on...
Source: RDAR
RDAR Investment of $2.4M in three projects leveraged to $19.7M with Genome Canada and regional partners
RDAR (Results Driven Agriculture Research) announced the investment of $2.4M in three Accelerating Agriculture Innovation projects which target Climate SMART Agriculture and Food...
Source: BIF
by Larry Kuehn and Mark Thallman
Across-Breed EPD (ABEPD) Adjustment Factors: National Cattle Evaluation (NCE), and the resulting Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), have resulted in substantial genetic change since their inception in the 1970s. However, EPDs are generally only...
Source: Select Sires news release
Select Sires Inc. and Inguran LLC (dba STgen) have signed a letter of intent to combine Select Sires Inc.'s and STgen's production, research and development functions into a new company.
The six U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives that...
Source: Select Sires news release
Select Sires Inc. and Inguran LLC (dba STgen) have signed a letter of intent to combine Select Sires Inc.'s and STgen's production, research and development functions into a new company.
The six U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives that...
Source: University of Georgia
New cattle producers frequently ask, "Which breed should I choose?" This question brings cold chills to many knowledgeable cattle producers and excitement to just as many enthusiastic breeders. The diversity of resources and management capabilities of...
