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Six Things You May Not Know About Akaushi Cattle

October 11, 2022

Akaushi (pronounced Ah-ka-OO-shi), or Japanese Red, is one of the four Wagyu breeds. Since their introduction to the U.S., American Akaushi genetics have increased carcass performance and premium grade opportunities for cattle producers. 


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West: Is fall calving an option for you?

August 25, 2022
Carmen Willmore

With historic cow slaughter numbers we have seen over the past year, I think many of us are wondering what the cull cow market will look like this fall. 


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Building benefits through Wagyu cattle and crosses

The quality of Wagyu beef and its carcass value and consumer premiums is well known. But more producers are seeing the genetic pluses as well.
August 25, 2022
Heather Smith Thomas

A growing number of commercial cattlemen are discovering advantages of using Wagyu bulls (or semen) in their herds, especially to breed heifers.


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Red cows and the colored shavings: Arizona Dairy Company

Arizona Dairy Company is committed to producing genomically sound animals in and out of the show ring.
August 22, 2022
Matti McBride

Standing ringside at a competitive cattle show is a type of high that has captivated so many in the registered dairy cattle industry. Watching your time, money and energy parade across the shavings, looking the best she ever has, gets your heart racing analyzing the judge's every move and nervously tapping your toe. 



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South Central: A defined breeding season increases profit potential

April 25, 2022
Jason Banta

Having a defined breeding season can increase profit potential for cow-calf producers and make many aspects of management easier and more efficient.


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Assessing the progression of beef-on-dairy practices

April 25, 2022
Bruce Derksen
In recent years, dairy producers in the U.S. have increased their use of beef semen on their dairy cows to raise male offspring profitability and manage replacement heifers.
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How to handle late calvers

February 24, 2022
Jaclyn Krymowski
When it comes to a cattle operation’s profitability and efficiency, reproductive life is one of the most important metrics for a brood cow. A continuous calving program with timely rebreeding contributes to a better cash flow and easier management.
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Optimally time bovine in vitro fertilization with breeding

February 24, 2022
Taylor Grussing
As a producer, you strategize your mating decisions with expected progeny differences (EPDs), genomics, feed efficiency databases and years of production history to meticulously accelerate your herd as though you are calculating chess piece movements across a board.
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Artificial insemination: Vet supplies and practices to use

February 24, 2022
Aimee Robinson
If you are considering incorporating artificial insemination (A.I.) into your cattle breeding program, you may be wondering what supplies you will need and how to get started.
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3 steps to shortening the calving interval

February 22, 2022
Jill Peine
For many spring-calving herds, we are in the midst of the calving season. Some may be wrapping up, while others may just be beginning these potentially sleepless nights.
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