The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the release of October 2017 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 12,681 Brangus®, Red BrangusTM, Ultrared, and Ultrablack® animals that have either high- or low-density genomic profiles in the database. Members [...]
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VFD rules now in effect Changes were made in how the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulates most of the feed grade and water-soluble antibiotics you use. On Jan. 1, 2017, many antibiotics used in U.S. animals shifted from over-the-counter status to being available only under veterinary oversight. Now is the time to ensure [...]
K-State researcher says he has seen ‘tremendous pickup’ in interest in growing-season burning. The promise of a late-summer, growing-season prescribed burn as the most effective and least expensive way to control Sericea lespedeza in Flint Hills, Kan., pastures is attracting a lot of attention from ranchers. K.C. Olson, Kansas State University professor of range beef [...]
Troy Marshall Is the DNA revolution pushing change faster than we can deal with it? There has been a tremendous amount of discussion about the impact of the DNA revolution, but initially, that discussion centered on the purebred industry. And that makes sense, as the new tools have shifted the playing field and will create a [...]
Prepared by Tonya Amen, Ph.D. on behalf of the Texas Angus Association for the September 2017 Newsletter. http://texasangus.com/ I was asked to write this month’s article about “Single-Step”, but I suspect the real question is what happened with AAA EPDs on July 7? It may be “Single-Step” that harnessed the most press and attracted most [...]
Christian P. Lewis South Dakota State University undergraduate student Rapid advances in science and technology are appearing throughout agriculture. One of the newest technologies that has worked its way into the cattle industry is DNA testing and the use of genomic data. Practical Uses of Genomic Data Genetic abnormalities are not a common problem in [...]
Matt Barten Embruon Growing out of DNA testing for genetic conditions, Barten decided to develop a company that could biopsy embryos and DNA test embryos (rather than waiting for calves to be born). In embryos, there is the inner cell mass that is going to become the calf. There rest of the embryo (trophectoderm) will [...]
By Jared Decker $20 Genomic test including parentage The American Simmental Associations strives to leverage all its resources to provide the industry with the best prices and most robust science. The Cowherd DNA Roundup is a perfect example of a breed association that works for its members and customers. Breeders who submit a DNA sample [...]
– Steve Boyles, OSU Extension Beef Specialist Increasing Mature Body Weight of the United States Cow Herd: There has been a 30% increase in cow mature size over the last 30 years. From 1975 to 2015, cow numbers have decreased by 35%, but beef production has been maintained at a level similar to 1975 In [...]
