Genetics
Thinking ahead is crucial to developing a long-lasting herd. Consider the future when making breeding decisions today.
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Lessons from the feedlot
The current U.S. beef herd is contracting, leaving room for beef-on-dairy calves in feedlots and the retail space.
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Selling the cows? 4 things to avoid
Feeding a high-quality ration, maintaining consistent genetics, managing data and having a proper plan in place can add to your final paycheck.
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Inbreeding: Is it really as bad as it seems?
The negative effects of inbreeding are often discussed, disregarding the productivity inbreeding allows.
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Why use pooled semen?
A recent trend of blending semen from several bulls into one straw could increase fertility.
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U.S. dairy product exports continue to soften
January-May alfalfa hay exports were the smallest since 2015.
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Searching for the environmentally friendly cow
As research matures on breeding an environmentally friendly cow, there is growing potential for dairy producers to capture the value of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Unique herd of Holsteins could help reduce mastitis in dairy cows
Genetic data from a group of unselected Holsteins in Minnesota could provide insight into mastitis resistance in dairy cattle today.
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'Raising the bar' with beef-on-dairy calves
With beef cattle population declining and continuing advancement in beef-on-dairy genetics, there is plenty of room for dairy producers to capitalize on producing high-quality beef-on-dairy animals.
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