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
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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
Benefits of Submitting Transfers to the Association
If your spring sale has come and gone, payments and delivery has been completed, please get the transfer information submitted to your Association. Even if the buyer indicates they do not want the papers, here’s a few reasons why it may be beneficial to submit them anyway. Continue reading Benefits of Submitting Transfers to the Association
RightBull – Precision genomic selection tools for the future of commercial beef production
Many of you have seen the unprecedented results created by the RightMate and RightChoice tools for precision matings in the beef genetics industry. Now, Top Genomics is moving forward with tools that employ the same, cutting-edge technologies, but in a format that is more suited to the way most commercial herds breed cows and make decisions. Continue reading RightBull – Precision genomic selection tools for the future of commercial beef production
Mature Cow Weight Reporting – ASA
How to properly upload mature cow data to the American Simmental Association Continue reading Mature Cow Weight Reporting – ASA
ASA Releases Dry Matter Intake EPD in Research Release Format
Membership is encouraged to evaluate DMI and DMI/ADG subindex predictions and compare with their expectations. Please remember that DMI is already incorporated in $API and $TI. That said, the new DMI EPD will be more accurate, particularly on animals with genotypes and/or feed intake phenotypes on multiple progeny. Continue reading ASA Releases Dry Matter Intake EPD in Research Release Format
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
Milk EPD – Does it Work?
Dr. Wade Shafer, Ph.D wrote this article back in 2011 and when we discussed the Milk EPD again last summer, he forwarded this to me and stated the logic still applies today. If you have questions on the Milk EPD, this does a great job breaking it down for us. Continue reading Milk EPD – Does it Work?
AI Sire and Donor Dam Requirements
Compiled list of breed associations and their AI sire and donor dam DNA testing requirements. Continue reading AI Sire and Donor Dam Requirements
Year Letters and Locations
Year Letters If you utilize the year letters in your tagging systems (or have to for registration purposes), here is … Continue reading Year Letters and Locations
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