Jeremy Howard

How do beef embryos measure up?

Price, demand and quality factor into using beef in your herd. Beef embryos offer several marketing options at higher value than traditional beef-on-dairy calves.

October 26, 2022

Jeremy Howard

Dairy’s role in the beef industry cannot be overstated. Dairy cows, steers and heifers make up 18%–22% of U.S. beef. This percentage depends on the size of the native beef herd and its contribution to the beef supply, as well as how many dairy cows change careers.

Beef embryos offer an effective gateway into beef-on-dairy industry trend

Beef embryos offer the advantage of producing a highly desirable product with more value than traditional dairy calves.

September 3, 2022

Jeremy Howard

Always in search of new business opportunities, progressive dairy farms are turning to diversified revenue streams. These astute managers have adopted a strategic beef embryo program to deliver on their herd’s future-focused management strategy.

4 factors during calving season that can impact rebreeding

December 31, 2021

Jeremy Howard

Calving and rebreeding are two of the most notable events for a beef cattle operation. These two times of the year have a major impact on profitability.

Beef embryos provide options for dairies to diversify, maximize profit

September 15, 2020

Jeremy Howard

Dairy herds are looking for every advantage they can find these days. Diversifying into the beef market is one such avenue that offers multiple options to choose from.

In vitro fertilization: It’s not just for seedstock anymore

July 1, 2019

Jeremy Howard

In vitro fertilization (IVF) on commercial dairies has steadily increased over the past few years. While the technology was originally limited to seedstock herds due to the higher cost per pregnancy, recent advances have made it more affordable.

Four ways to boost in vitro fertilization and ET success

April 18, 2017

Jeremy Howard

Today, there are many tools a dairy producer can use to influence the rate of genetic change and have lasting effects on the performance of their herd. Over the last decade, the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) has steadily increased.

How I work: The cow-milking, embryo-transferring sales and marketing manager

February 24, 2017

Jeremy Howard

One of the things I like about my job as sales and marketing manager for Simplot Animal Sciences is the variety of activities I can be involved in. My office is located on a 400-acre Idaho ranch stocked with 350 cows we use as recipients for our in vitro fertilization (IVF) research and other assisted reproductive technologies.

IVF versatility: It’s more than creating more of one elite cow

August 24, 2016

Jeremy Howard

Until recently, assisted reproductive technologies such as multiple ovulation embryo transfer and in vitro fertilization (IVF) have seen limited use in the commercial dairy sector.

How in vitro fertilization can improve a herd’s reproduction

April 18, 2016

Jeremy Howard

Researchers have developed many management protocols and technologies that can be used to increase efficiencies of production on the dairy. One of these tools is advanced reproductive technologies.

Utilize embryo transfer for higher conception rates during heat stress

July 15, 2015

Jeremy Howard

In order to remain profitable, a dairy needs to be effective at getting cows pregnant. This can be particularly challenging during the summer months because of the effects of heat stress.

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Articles by Jeremy Howard

How do beef embryos measure up?

Beef embryos offer an effective gateway into beef-on-dairy industry trend

4 factors during calving season that can impact rebreeding

Beef embryos provide options for dairies to diversify, maximize profit

In vitro fertilization: It’s not just for seedstock anymore

Four ways to boost in vitro fertilization and ET success

How I work: The cow-milking, embryo-transferring sales and marketing manager

IVF versatility: It’s more than creating more of one elite cow

How in vitro fertilization can improve a herd’s reproduction

Utilize embryo transfer for higher conception rates during heat stress

Is managing for drought the new norm?

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