The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the release of January 2018 genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs). In this round of genetic evaluation, over 1.4 million animals were considered. Of those, GE-EPDs were produced for 13,872 Brangus®, Red BrangusTM, Ultrared, and Ultrablack® animals that have either high- or low-density genomic profiles [...]
Questions answered about the Association’s recent purchase of Verified Beef. by Ginette Gottswiller, American Angus Association Questions from producers about the American Angus Association’s recent purchase of Verified Beef and Reputation Feeder Cattle® program have kept the phone ringing. Here are a few of the most common questions and answers. Do I have to own [...]
By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service How do you cut cow numbers in half and maintain the same number of cows calving? That seems like a strange question, but the question surfaced as the Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC) prepped for the current drought on this year’s feed supply. The answer is to [...]
By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator, Beef Systems The use of genetic selection tools by cattle breeders has resulted in significant changes within the majority of major breeds over the last 30 years. With a few exceptions, the overwhelming genetic trend for milk, weaning weight, and mature weight over that time has been for more. [...]
Four sessions will help producers better utilize genetics in beef production Denver (Jan. 3, 2018) – Cattle genetics will be the focus of a new set of webinars to help cattlemen and women better use the tool in their operations. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is teaming up with six genetics specialists from across the [...]
Allflex, International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA), and Neogen GeneSeek have partnered in sponsorship for a promotional Igenity® Brangus® giveaway to target commercial cattlemen who buy Brangus and Brangus-influenced bulls at selected spring sales. The Igenity Brangus Profile is a DNA evaluation tool for commercial Brangus cattle. Using the profiler, breeders are able to predict [...]
Date: 1/3/2018 Title: NCBA, Cattle Genetics Experts Team Up For 2018 Genetic Webinar Series Four sessions will help producers better utilize genetics in beef production Denver (Jan. 3, 2018) – Cattle genetics will be the focus of a new set of webinars to help cattlemen and women better use the tool in their operations. The [...]
Area beef producers should make plans to attend the Three-State Beef Conference set for Jan. 16, 17 and 18, 2018, with locations in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. The Three-State Beef Conference offers opportunities for producers to visit with experts on cow-calf profit and loss and calculating breakevens, alternative cow-calf production systems and using reproductive management [...]
John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator As we come to the end of 2017, you may hear people talk about making New Year’s Resolutions. While it is admirable to set targets for areas of personal improvement, much of the enthusiasm surrounding these resolutions peaks early in the calendar year and typically fade away after [...]
Garth Ruff, AgNR Extension Educator, OSU Henry County Extension I have always been curious about what goes through a person’s mind while shopping at the grocery store. In the past couple of weeks, I have read several articles regarding consumer surveys, gauging consumer wants and purchasing habits when at the grocery store. I shared one [...]
