Reproduction
The beef-on-dairy phenomenon seems to be here to stay. It’s worth looking at some of the industry dynamics that have led to the dramatic growth of this part of the national beef herd.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Development of heat-tolerant breeds in the U.S.
Many producers in warmer climates utilize Bos indicus-influenced cattle, but several African-sourced breeds also exist that offer the heat and pest tolerance sought by Southern producers.
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A healthy digestive system is the foundation for reproductive success
Good digestion and reproductive efficiency are inextricably linked. Keeping a healthy rumen and GI tract will improve your cows’ ability to breed back early and raise healthy calves.
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Schedule breeding soundness exams prior to turnout
Breeding soundness exams can uncover potential problems with young bulls that were just purchased and older bulls that have already sired calf crops.
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Tips for success when starting an A.I. program
The success of an A.I. program depends on a number of variables. Developing a specific 'equation of reproduction' for your ranch will go a long way toward implementing a strong, profitable program.
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Dairy producer attitudes about beef-on-dairy
Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding has created an entirely new segment in the fed calf markets. A mutually beneficial partnership between the two industries is dependent on producers on both ends being aware of each other’s motives and priorities.
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