Items Tagged with 'beef A.I. (artificial insemination)'
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Stress is unavoidable. But are there healthy and unhealthy ways of dealing with it? You bet.
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Is artificial insemination the way to go for your operation?
Many of the benefits and drawbacks of breeding via A.I. are well known. But the technology may be a better fit for many producers’ operations than they realize.
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Know your marketplace: The impact of beef-on-dairy
The rise in quality beef-on-dairy calves for the feeder sector has created stiffer competition for native beef cattle. Accessing all available tools will help beef producers stand out in this new market environment.
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Preventing early embryonic losses
To avoid the negative economic effects of early embryonic loss in the cow herd, producers should carefully consider stressors such as vaccination, nutrition and transportation.
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Management strategies for young cows
Managing young cows differently from mature cows – from nutrition to breeding practices – can help set them up for success in the herd.
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Know your marketplace: Hand-pick genetics to maximize profitability
For years, the cow-calf sector has made breeding decisions with maternal traits at the forefront. However, placing more focus on terminal traits could be the most profitable choice for many producers.
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Understanding lactation and cow efficiency
Milk production is a big focus in the industry, but selecting for that trait may not always equate directly to cow efficiency.
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Range Beef Cow Symposium focuses on stewardship, efficiency
Producers were treated to a smorgasbord of information to improve their operations, including presentations on range carrying capacity, vaccines and reproductive efficiency.
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Genetic improvement driven by distinct factors
Improving a cow herd’s genetics can happen from many different points of origin and emphasize even more tactics. Fortunately, a few factors top the list when looking for guidance on these important decisions.
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Synchronizing to utilize embryo transfer in your herd
Employing ET as a breeding technique can compound and speed genetic improvement. Knowing how and when to start the process can make it a profitable practice for producers.
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