What does the MILK EPD actually measure?
MILK doesn’t measure the milk in the bucket (maybe it does in dairy but not in beef ). It’s expressed through pounds on the calf. Continue reading What does the MILK EPD actually measure?
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What is the Stayability EPD and how is it measured?
This is intended to help understand the ASA/IGS Stayability EPD Continue reading What is the Stayability EPD and how is it measured?
American Simmental Association is building the next $API & $TI – What do you need to know?
This is what Simmental breeders and commercial producers need to understand about the updates, why phenotypic data and complete contemporary groups remain critical, and how to use the updated indexes as part of a broader selection strategy. Continue reading American Simmental Association is building the next $API & $TI – What do you need to know?
Unraveling Genomics – Some insight into the use of genomics testing and its application in commercial cow-calf herds
And to minimize “wasted matings” in their cow herd, Donsbach and her husband, Kirk, ranch near Roy, Montana. And for the past several years, the Donsbach’s have been wrapping the science of genomics around their cows in an effort to get everything they can out of the genetics they bring onto the place. Continue reading Unraveling Genomics – Some insight into the use of genomics testing and its application in commercial cow-calf herds
Commercial Producers – EPDs
Commercial cattlemen, this one is for you. If you want EPDs generated by the largest multi-breed genetic evaluation in the … Continue reading Commercial Producers – EPDs
DNA and Mis-Identification of Samples
As we continue to see an increase in sample submissions, we have also seen an increase in mis-identification of samples. Tips to help prevent this during collection are included in this post. Continue reading DNA and Mis-Identification of Samples
Red Angus – New Genetic Mutation Identified – Exercise-Induced Collapse (EC)
Red Angus – New Genetic Mutation Identified – Exercise-Induced Collapse (EC) Continue reading Red Angus – New Genetic Mutation Identified – Exercise-Induced Collapse (EC)
Mature Cow Weight Reporting – ASA
How to properly upload mature cow data to the American Simmental Association Continue reading Mature Cow Weight Reporting – ASA
Red Angus News – Exercise intolerance gene mutation identified
By Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D., RAAA director of breed improvement A new genetic mutation was identified at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln … Continue reading Red Angus News – Exercise intolerance gene mutation identified
RightMate – Precision Matings
Never before has a tool been available to the beef business that drives positive change and reduce variability so quickly. Continue reading RightMate – Precision Matings
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