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Spring is on the horizon and will be here before we know it. There is talk of spring bull sales; calving is in full swing for many folks; and planning for the spring works has begun.
When it comes to the topic of beef-on-dairy, industry experts express tentative enthusiasm amid the undercurrent of unanswered questions as dairy producers start to find new ways to add profitability to their industry.
Advanced reproductive technologies have helped the cattle industry make great strides in herd improvement – getting more calves from the best cows and making faster genetic progress.
Beef producers may be a bit apprehensive about paying the fee and taking the time away from the ranch to learn how to artificially inseminate their cows.
If you’ve ever set up dominos, you know that when one domino falls over, the rest follow suit. Similarly, your nutrition program can set off a chain reaction affecting your breeding program.
Single-step genetic evaluations have become a reality for several beef breed associations, with the expectation that more will adopt single-step predictions in the near future.
“Are Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers really all that different?” This question comes up a lot, especially when it comes to reproductive management. The short answer is yes, they really are.
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