Cow Calf Pair
The dollars and cents of crossbreeding
Feb 04, 2019
Why consider crossbreeding? The value of the improved productivity due to crossbreeding is worth $150 per cow per year.
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2019 Seedstock 100
Feb 01, 2019
There’s been a subtle shift in seedstock operations.
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Myths and truths of crossbreeding
Jan 23, 2019
Crossbreeding and the resulting heterosis have been utilized for generations. But questions still remain.
When is the best time for calving?
What’s the most economical month for calving?
Jan 23, 2019
Despite the greatest total cost, June calving provided the lowest unit cost of production and greatest net profit per calf, thanks to greater weaning and carcass weights.
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Increasing economic efficiency with genomics
Jan 09, 2019
The more accurately you know genetic potential, and the sooner, the more opportunity there is to build on the top and cleave from the bottom.
Red Baldy calves
When is the best time to castrate bull calves?
Jan 09, 2019
Research shows time and time again, whether it is because of profit or pain management, that the earlier you castrate, the better.
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Get to know the 2019 Seedstock 100 operations
Jan 04, 2019
The cattle business has always been about relationships, and a handshake still seals plenty of deals. But in a business as extensive as the cattle business, it’s hard to know everyone. That’s why BEEF assembled this gallery of short bios and...
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Pulling a calf? Here’s the best way
Jan 03, 2019
If a heifer or cow needs assistance calving, helping her deliver the way nature intended can lead to more success.
Black Angus Bull
Where do I get the right bulls for my maternal cowherd?
Jan 03, 2019
Finding fast-growing, terminal bulls is relatively easy. But good bulls that will make good cows can be a difficult search.
Genetics in cattle
SS100: Hidden revolution in beef genetics
Jan 02, 2019
Genetic evaluation accuracy leaps ahead.
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