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Genomics To Improve Your Business
Today’s beef cattle are the result of selection processes that have been refined for centuries. Producers have developed a strong genetic base and are designing cattle to meet the production criteria needed to fit their individual environments, says North...
Today’s beef cattle are the result of selection processes that have been refined for centuries. Producers have developed a strong genetic base and are designing cattle to meet the production criteria needed to fit their individual environments, says North...
Crossbreeding Beef Cattle
It is important for producers to optimise economically important traits whilst trying to reduce costs of production in order to remain competitive. Beef Extension specialists explain how crossbreeding reduces costs and improves production.
It is important for producers to optimise economically important traits whilst trying to reduce costs of production in order to remain competitive. Beef Extension specialists explain how crossbreeding reduces costs and improves production.
Animal Productivity and Genetic Diversity
Possibilities through cloning and transgenic technology have both their strengths and weakness as well as technological limitations, writes TheCattleSite Junior Editor, Charlotte Johnston.
Possibilities through cloning and transgenic technology have both their strengths and weakness as well as technological limitations, writes TheCattleSite Junior Editor, Charlotte Johnston.
Effects of Breeding for RFI in Heifers
With feed costs such a significant portion of beef production, animal scientists at Kansas State University recently finished a study on heifers that were sired by bulls chosen for their genetic residual feed intake (RFI) merit.
With feed costs such a significant portion of beef production, animal scientists at Kansas State University recently finished a study on heifers that were sired by bulls chosen for their genetic residual feed intake (RFI) merit.
Secrets of the Genome: a New Bovine Story
The recent sequencing of the bovine genome has opened a window to a whole new way of perceiving a cow. Soon, it may change the meaning of cattle farms as well, writes Adam Anson, TheCattleSite.
The recent sequencing of the bovine genome has opened a window to a whole new way of perceiving a cow. Soon, it may change the meaning of cattle farms as well, writes Adam Anson, TheCattleSite.
Breeding Season
Manage cows and bulls for maximum conception rate, says this Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Rural Development report.
Manage cows and bulls for maximum conception rate, says this Government of Alberta, Agriculture and Rural Development report.
Beef Cattle Seedstock
Seedstock cattle are breeding cattle typically registered with a breed association. They have documented pedigrees and estimates of genetic merit, such as expected progeny differences, says this Mississippi State University Extension Service repo...
Seedstock cattle are breeding cattle typically registered with a breed association. They have documented pedigrees and estimates of genetic merit, such as expected progeny differences, says this Mississippi State University Extension Service repo...
High-Density SNP Genotypes for Predicting Genetic Merit of Beef Cattle
Current selection strategies result in annual rates of genetic improvement less than one-quarter of the progress that is theoretically possible if merit could be accurately predicted by breeding age, suggests research - by Dorian Garrick, professor; Rohan...
Current selection strategies result in annual rates of genetic improvement less than one-quarter of the progress that is theoretically possible if merit could be accurately predicted by breeding age, suggests research - by Dorian Garrick, professor; Rohan...
A Biological Revolution in the Name of Profit
Ongoing advances in genetic technology mean that scientists can increasingly understand, identify and link animal traits with their DNA counterparts. Advocates claim that the commercial application of this technology leads to greater economic efficiency,...
Ongoing advances in genetic technology mean that scientists can increasingly understand, identify and link animal traits with their DNA counterparts. Advocates claim that the commercial application of this technology leads to greater economic efficiency,...
Who is in the Bull Pen
When buying bulls, we are really buying packets of DNA, writes Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist at the North Dakota State University.
When buying bulls, we are really buying packets of DNA, writes Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist at the North Dakota State University.
Animal Genetic Markets in EU Member States
The EU animal genetics market is important for US exporters. According to a report prepared by Alexis Gough from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service, the EU is expected to regulate animal cloning in the foreseeable...
The EU animal genetics market is important for US exporters. According to a report prepared by Alexis Gough from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service, the EU is expected to regulate animal cloning in the foreseeable...
Brave New Farm: GE Food Animals in the USA
Imagine a new kind of food farm. Animals that flourish on infertile lands, eating less, but growing faster. There's no fear of disease, or environmental side affects on these farms and the meat they produce is lean, safe and nutritious. Think of all that...
Imagine a new kind of food farm. Animals that flourish on infertile lands, eating less, but growing faster. There's no fear of disease, or environmental side affects on these farms and the meat they produce is lean, safe and nutritious. Think of all that...
Animal Cloning and Implications for the Food Chain
This report examines the potential issues involved with cloning animals for commercial industry, prepared for COI, on behalf of their client, The Food Standards Agency.
This report examines the potential issues involved with cloning animals for commercial industry, prepared for COI, on behalf of their client, The Food Standards Agency.
Economic Impact of Artificial Insemination vs. Natural Mating for Beef Cattle Herds
By Dr. John D. Anderson, Extension Professor, Agricultural Economics; and Dr. Justin D. Rhinehart, Assistant Extension Professor, and Dr. Jane A. Parish, Associate Extension/Research Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences. Published by the Mississippi...
By Dr. John D. Anderson, Extension Professor, Agricultural Economics; and Dr. Justin D. Rhinehart, Assistant Extension Professor, and Dr. Jane A. Parish, Associate Extension/Research Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences. Published by the Mississippi...
Genetics: Today and Tomorrow
By Scott P. Greiner, Ph.D., Extension Animal Scientist, Livestock Update, VA Tech -At the current time, the beef cattle industry is equipped with more science-based tools for animal selection than ever before.
By Scott P. Greiner, Ph.D., Extension Animal Scientist, Livestock Update, VA Tech -At the current time, the beef cattle industry is equipped with more science-based tools for animal selection than ever before.
