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Feeding for rebreeding: The grass isn’t always greener

Seeing lush, green grass in the spring is always exciting, but producers should get their forage tested to make sure it’s providing the proper nutrition to enhance their cows’ reproductive efficiency.
March 9, 2023
Chris Cassady

Spring turnout is right around the corner, and after a year of drought, it’s no surprise producers are hopeful for a better outlook in 2023. But, even though the grass is literally greener on the other side of the fence, producers need to be aware of some nutritional implications when transitioning to this higher-quality stand.


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Is cottonseed going to make my bulls infertile?

In some corners of the industry, whole cottonseed as a feedstuff has a bad reputation for negatively affecting bull fertility due to its abundance of gossypol. But research has proven that, when utilized at recommended rates, this is not the case.
March 1, 2023
Lawton Stewart, Lee Jones, and Dylan Davis

As the winter is winding down, many producers are getting ready to turn out bulls. Often, the supplement used for the cow herd contains whole cottonseed, and this prompts questions such as, “Can I feed whole cottonseed to my bulls?” and, “Will it make them infertile?” Our answer to this question is always, “Absolutely not, if you stay within the recommended feeding levels."


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NCBA 2023: New technologies accelerate genetic improvement

Precision genetics and their economic impact on the beef industry were a hot topic at Cattlemen's College in New Orleans.
February 28, 2023
Tyrell Marchant

At a time when the agriculture industry is under unprecedented pressure to prove its sustainability bona fides, the livestock genetic sector is in prime position to be among the biggest drivers in providing more sustainable food sources for consumers.


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Picking a winning bull by the numbers

Understanding what goes into determining expected progeny differences (EPD) numbers can go a long way toward helping producers better know which bulls will work best in their herds.
February 24, 2023
David Callister

Picking sires is where producers can make the greatest impact on their herds. Bulls are responsible for many calves a year, while cows usually contribute one calf a year.


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Benefits of estrus synchronization with A.I. or natural service

Estrus synchronization has more benefits than just a compressed calving season. It also creates more potential for heavier weaning weights and more cow longevity, among other things.
February 24, 2023
Dan Busch

Rising operating costs, global competition and societal concerns about energy and the environment have created many economic challenges for the U.S. beef industry.


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An evening at the Confused Chromosome Club: Exponential genes

At first blush, PCR technology may seem like a redundancy on the ranch, providing little beyond a talking point at the local watering hole. But when utilized correctly, it can supply producers with a slew of valuable genetic information.
February 24, 2023
Woody Lane

My friend wasn’t buying it. He had just asked me about the meaning of PCR, and I had flippantly answered, “Polyvinyl chlorinated RedAngus.” I liked my poetic license. He was less than pleased.


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Organic trace minerals’ impact on reproductive efficiency and fetal programming

Proper nutrition through all stages of gestation is vital not only for the dam but for the developing calf. Knowing the when and how of utilizing trace minerals will give your calves the head start they need in life.
February 10, 2023
Laurentia Van Rensburg

Building a strong foundation in the cow herd, heifer development or purebred program starts with genetics but can also be affected by management and nutrition.


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Breaking down the components of pre-breeding exams

While visual evaluations of potential replacement heifers help disqualify those with obvious physical limitations, pre-breeding examinations including pelvic measurements and reproductive tract scoring can clarify exactly where the quality lies.
February 7, 2023
Bruce Derksen

For cow-calf producers, it’s impossible to determine which of their heifers will become their most profitable long-term females simply by eyeballing them over the fence.


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What are indexes, and when should you use them?

When selecting breeding stock, producers often ignore information such as $ Index value simply because they don’t understand the data. When used in concert with EPDs, these indexes can help determine different animals’ true reproductive value.
February 7, 2023
Patrick Wall and Randie Culbertson

In bull selection, indexes and EPDs are often used as an either/or type of question: “Do I use indexes when I select bulls, or do I stick with EPDs because our operation focuses on _____?” Without a doubt, the answer is always: “Use both.”


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A.I. versus natural service: An economic comparison

Producers' reluctance to adopt artificial insemination for their herds may be more of a hesitance with technology. But if worries about financial cost are weighed, the benefits can be easily seen.
February 6, 2023
Jim Keyes

Most beef producers don’t adopt A.I. as a practice because they think it will require more expense or the hiring of a professional.


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