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Artificial Insemination / Semen Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 1-15 in Artificial Insemination / Semen
A Systematic Approach To Bull Buying
With the onset of bull buying season, having a systematic approach to finding and identifying the “right” bull is imperative, says Dr Scott P. Greiner Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia University Tech.
With the onset of bull buying season, having a systematic approach to finding and identifying the “right” bull is imperative, says Dr Scott P. Greiner Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia University Tech.
Bull Check-Ups
This period of late winter to early spring brings a lot of activity to southwest Missouri's beef cow-calf operations, according to David Burton, Civic Communications Specialist.
This period of late winter to early spring brings a lot of activity to southwest Missouri's beef cow-calf operations, according to David Burton, Civic Communications Specialist.
Success With Sexed Semen
Sexed semen has been operating for over 10 years. Charlotte Johnston, The CattleSite junior editor speaks with Hugh Pocock from Cogent UK to find out how it works and what the benefits are.
Sexed semen has been operating for over 10 years. Charlotte Johnston, The CattleSite junior editor speaks with Hugh Pocock from Cogent UK to find out how it works and what the benefits are.
Considering A Replacement Heifer Enterprise?
Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist with North Dakota State University looks at a replacement heifer enterprise.
Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist with North Dakota State University looks at a replacement heifer enterprise.
The Advantages Of Yard Weaning Calves
This fact sheet produced by Meat and Livestock Australia compares yard and paddock weaning of calves, including how to successfully wean and the advantages and costs involved.
This fact sheet produced by Meat and Livestock Australia compares yard and paddock weaning of calves, including how to successfully wean and the advantages and costs involved.
Livestock and Products Annual Report - Argentina 2009
Drought has had a severe impact on cattle numbers, with lower beef production, consumption and exports expected due to a smaller herd. However, growth in the local feedlot industry, supported through government programmes is partially offsetting the fall...
Drought has had a severe impact on cattle numbers, with lower beef production, consumption and exports expected due to a smaller herd. However, growth in the local feedlot industry, supported through government programmes is partially offsetting the fall...
Want To Improve Your Pasture Yield?
Jeff McCutcheon from the University of Ohio looks at how to improve pasture yields through keeping plants vegetative.
Jeff McCutcheon from the University of Ohio looks at how to improve pasture yields through keeping plants vegetative.
Calves And The Cold
Frost bite, freezing to death and hypothermia are common causes of death of young animals from the cold. Dr W Dee Whittier, Extension Veterinarian at Virginia Tech looks at how, with appropriate management, these losses can be avoided.
Frost bite, freezing to death and hypothermia are common causes of death of young animals from the cold. Dr W Dee Whittier, Extension Veterinarian at Virginia Tech looks at how, with appropriate management, these losses can be avoided.
Managing Grazing Systems
Jefferson McCutcheon, Assistant Professor at the University of Ohio looks at managing grazing systems through rest periods, grazing periods, stocking density, weather patterns and water access.
Jefferson McCutcheon, Assistant Professor at the University of Ohio looks at managing grazing systems through rest periods, grazing periods, stocking density, weather patterns and water access.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WOAB), overall meat production is forecast to decrease. However red meat and dairy exports increase as markets pick up.
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WOAB), overall meat production is forecast to decrease. However red meat and dairy exports increase as markets pick up.
Republic of Korea - Livestock and Products Annual 2009
Higher live cattle prices will encourage increased beef production in 2010. Beef imports are forecast to increase as the local economy and the Korean currency continue to strengthen, according to the latest GAIN report from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural...
Higher live cattle prices will encourage increased beef production in 2010. Beef imports are forecast to increase as the local economy and the Korean currency continue to strengthen, according to the latest GAIN report from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural...
Value Of Beef: More Figures And Headaches
Kris Ringwall, beef specialist, North Dakota State Extension Service, finds out where one should look to find out why the value that the producer receives for beef is questionnable.
Kris Ringwall, beef specialist, North Dakota State Extension Service, finds out where one should look to find out why the value that the producer receives for beef is questionnable.
DNA Selection - The Basics
Scientific discoveries, despite been mind boggling, are providing a number of opportunities in the livestock sector, writes Dr Scott P Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Scientific discoveries, despite been mind boggling, are providing a number of opportunities in the livestock sector, writes Dr Scott P Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Marketing Cull Cows
The benefits of culling cows from a beef herd include higher calf crop percentages and lower health related problems. This report, by the Government of Alberta, outlines some market strategies that will help maximise returns when marketing cull cows.
The benefits of culling cows from a beef herd include higher calf crop percentages and lower health related problems. This report, by the Government of Alberta, outlines some market strategies that will help maximise returns when marketing cull cows.
US Grassfed Beef
Of the millions of tonnes of beef marketed in the US this year, the majority will be intensively produced, grain-fed beef. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor, speaks with one farmer in Georgia who prides himself on organically grown grassfed...
Of the millions of tonnes of beef marketed in the US this year, the majority will be intensively produced, grain-fed beef. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor, speaks with one farmer in Georgia who prides himself on organically grown grassfed...
