Articles Tagged with ''EPD''
Improving a cow herd’s genetics can happen from many different points of origin and emphasize even more tactics. Fortunately, a few factors top the list when looking for guidance on these important decisions.
Read More
The ongoing debate over EPD vs. phenotype
The value of genotypic and phenotypic data can only be measured when viewed through the proper lens. Breeding bulls and replacement heifers should not be judged the same way market calves are.
Read More
6 'essential' traits for improving your herd
The foundational selection criteria that helped put the Beefmaster breed on the map can be utilized in any herd to improve the bottom line.
Read More
Crossbreeding: The beef industry’s most underutilized tool
Even with a proven track record of success, crossbreeding plans are not as readily implemented on U.S. ranches as you might think. Here’s a quick refresher on how and why it can improve your operation.
Read More
Angus Genetics Inc. releases Functional Longevity research EPD
Currently available in a research EPD format, Functional Longevity (FL) evaluates how long Angus cows stay in the herd and how many calves they produce.
Read More
Maximizing profits with smaller cows
Ideally, a profitable cow weans a calf that is 50% of her mature weight, which isn’t always feasible with heavier cows. Learn how frame scores, body condition and genetics can lead to greater profitability.
Read More
Adjustment factors help producers navigate use of multiple breeds
EPDs provide a lot of value when selecting bulls for your herd, but understanding across-breed EPD relationships can help producers more precisely apply heterosis and breed complementarity with their specific environment.
Read More
Sustainability, beef-on-dairy big topics at BIF Symposium
Researchers, marketers, and commercial and seedstock producers from around the world gathered at the 2023 BIF Symposium to discuss how improving beef genetics are helping the industry face the modern world.
Read More
Selecting for reproductive efficiency in beef herds
Keeping your cows on a 12-month calving interval is not an easy task, but understanding what their bodies are going through will help achieve that goal.
Read More
Genetics can improve livestock grazing in South Texas
Improving beef cattle systems – particularly pertaining to sustainability-related traits such as heat tolerance, fertility and ability to travel – is a priority at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Beeville.
Read More