– Andrew P. Griffith, University of Tennessee There have been several discussions recently concerning bull sales and expected progeny differences (EPDs) which is probably a factor of the impending breeding season. The discussions have ranged in topic and have included the timing of a bull sale, saturation of the bull market, bulls that should be [...]
Their work is featured in the inaugural issue of the CRISPR Journal MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers say their work to improve genes in wheat varieties using a gene-editing technology is another positive step toward global food security. “Food security and the food supply is one of the main issues in the world’s [...]
The Integrity Beef Alliance simplifies cow-calf producer management decisions and increases the marketability of calves through the production of high quality, uniform, preconditioned cattle. The American Hereford Association (AHA) is proud to have Hereford bulls as the newest breed sire the program is accepting. “Hereford-sired calves have always been in demand in the industry,” says [...]
Dr. Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Does the severity (coldness or mildness) of the winter have an impact on spring-born calf birth weights? Ranchers have asked that question during many springs and veterinarians have speculated for years. The debate rages on! This is obviously a difficult subject to research because you [...]
Nearly 1,000 Take Advantage of Education Sessions Phoenix, Ariz. (Jan. 31, 2018) – A total of 994 cattlemen and women acquired information that will help make their operations more successful Jan. 30-31 during the 25th annual Cattlemen’s College in Phoenix, Ariz. Held in conjunction with the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, the [...]
Applications for the inaugural Texas A&M University International Beef Academy are being accepted. The academy, available exclusively online, will begin in September and continue through July 2019. “The International Beef Academy will offer an exclusive, customized and advanced learning experience tailored to the educational and professional needs of each participant,” said Dr. Reinaldo Cooke, associate [...]
Tuesday, February 27 All Tuesday Events at the Royal Sonesta Hotel 10 am – 6 pm Registration, Hotel Lobby 1 pm – 8 pm Trade Show Open, Discovery Rooms A/B, Lobby Level 4 pm – 5:30 pm Federation of International Brangus Associations (FIBRA) Meeting Welcome Reception 6 pm – 8 pm Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres [...]
F. David Kirkpatrick Professor Animal Science Department University of Tennessee Convenience traits are those cattle traits that contribute directly to savings in time, facilities, drugs and labor in a cow-calf enterprise. Some examples of these traits would be temperament, polledness, structural and udder soundness, disease and pest resistance, heat tolerance, doing or Afleshing@ ability, mothering [...]
John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator Bull buying season is well underway throughout the cow-calf regions across the country. If your calving season starts in January, you may have already made your herd sire selections for this year’s breeding season. If your calving season starts a bit later, you may be in the midst [...]
Date: 2/13/2018 Title: Cattlemen's College Celebrates 25th Anniversary at 2018 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show Nearly 1,000 Take Advantage of Education Sessions Phoenix, Ariz. (Jan. 31, 2018) – A total of 994 cattlemen and women acquired information that will help make their operations more successful Jan. 30-31 during the 25th annual Cattlemen’s College [...]
