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Producers Can Test For Genetic Defect

published: December 20th 2008 source: Merial

The comprehensive IGENITY® profile now includes an option to evaluate cattle for the presence of Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) — commonly known as Curly Calf Syndrome. Samples will be processed beginning December 19....

Genetic Selection With Ultrasound

published: December 2nd 2008 by: Patrick Wall source: National CUP Laboratory

The ability of ultrasound to measure carcass quality significantly helped launch the science, since cattle breeders cannot “see” marbling from viewing the live animal.  In 2000, May et....

Curly Calf Information

published: November 12th 2008 by: Mike Jarosz, Ph.D., Colorado State Unive source: Colorado State University

What are the symptoms?     * Newborn calves typically are born dead or may live for a short time.     * Calves will have a curved spine, extended limbs (especially the rear legs), thin appearance, and lack of muscle development....

Braunvieh Breed Names New Executive

published: November 3rd 2008 source: Braunvieh Association of America

The Braunvieh Association of America (BAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of a new executive vice president. Ronald P Bolze Jr.  He will start in his new leadership role on Nov....

Target weights serve as useful tool in managing replacement heifers

published: October 31st 2008 by: Martha Hollida Garrett

By Martha Hollida Garrett     Developing replacement heifers is somewhat like putting a jigsaw puzzle together, and managing those pieces is critical to ensuring the heifers have a long, productive life within your cowherds....

Oklahoma Angus Genetics On Tour

published: October 28th 2008 source: American Angus Association

             Oklahoma Angus breeders had the opportunity to showcase their top genetics to more than 365 Angus enthusiasts during the National Angus Conference & Tour, Oct....

AngusSource Top Cattle Noted

published: October 20th 2008 source: Certified Angus Beef

One group came from Nebraska, the other from Oklahoma.  One rancher retained ownership, the other sold outright.  But the two sets of cattle fed at separate feedlots in different states have a few shared qualities....

National Hereford Feedout Proves Efficiency

published: October 14th 2008 source: American Hereford Association

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. ¬¬¬— Two hundred seventy-four steers were entered in the 2008 National Hereford Feedout at Royal Beef Feedyard, Scott City, Kan. “Once again the National Hereford Feedout has shown the efficiency and worth of Hereford cattle to the beef industry,” says Tom Granzow, test coordinator and Kansas Hereford Association (KHA) secretary....

Angus Breed Continues To Lead

published: October 14th 2008 source: American Angus Association

            Business for the American Angus Association® remained strong for fiscal year 2008, which ended September 30.  In addition, Association members are increasingly embracing the programs and technology provided to them....

Top Texas Angus Breeders Announced

published: October 7th 2008 source: American Angus Association

The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Texas recorded a total of 3247 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2008, which ended September 30, according to Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association....

Decoding the Cattle Genome

published: October 6th 2008 source: USDA News Release

As a treasure map may lead to buried treasure, scientists are following genetic markers to predict the genetic makeup of agriculturally important animals. The next generation "map" of genotyping and genome sequencing technologies may identify the traits that underlie the expression of growth, development, reproduction, and the onset of complex disease....

Camp Cooley Genetics Formed

published: October 1st 2008 source: Camp Cooley Ranch

    Klaus Birkel has announced the restructuring of Camp Cooley Ranch, into a service and marketing company. The new configuration will be called Camp Cooley Genetics, and according to owner Klaus Birkel, will combine the services of Ultimate Genetics, Camp Cooley Beef and a newly formed marketing and consulting arm headed by Trey Kirkpatrick and Ken Hughes....

Hereford Numbers Up For Year

published: September 30th 2008 source: AHA

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hereford breeders experienced an increase in demand for Hereford genetics during the 2007-2008 American Hereford Association (AHA) fiscal year (Sept. 1 – Aug 31).  And, the Association released phase I results from a study validating the efficiency of Hereford and Hereford-influenced cattle....

Curly Calf Report

published: September 25th 2008 source: KNEB

  During a 10-day period, between September 6th and 15th, the American Angus Association received written and verbal reports of 48 calves previously born dead with physical characteristics consistent with “Curly Calf Syndrome”....

Carcass Traits In IGENITY Profile More Powerful

published: September 23rd 2008 source: IGENITY

DULUTH, Ga - With the addition of genetic markers, the comprehensive IGENITY(r) profile has become an even more powerful tool for beef producers. DNA markers have been added to the analyses for marbling, quality grade, yield grade, hot carcass weight, fat thickness and ribeye area - making them more valuable for the evaluation of these economically important traits....

Angus Update on Curly Calf Syndrome

published: September 22nd 2008 source: American Angus Association

On September 5, 2008, the American Angus Association posted a notice on its website (www.angus.org) in which it requested the assistance of its members and users of Angus geneticsin obtaining reports of any abnormal calves believed to fit the accompanying description of what is currently described as “Curly Calf Syndrome”....

Hereford Breeders To Convene

published: September 16th 2008 by: Amy Cowan source: AHA

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ­­­— Members of the American Hereford Association (AHA) will gather in Kansas City Nov. 1-3 for the 2008 Annual Meeting. A full schedule of events is planned for Hereford enthusiasts from across the U....

Hereford Youth Visit Capital

published: September 11th 2008 by: Amy Cowan source: AHA

  Eighty-five National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members from 18 states visited our nation’s capital, July 31-Aug. 2, during the annual PRIDE Convention. PRIDE (Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel) was hosted in Washington, D....

Halfmann To Host Seminar and Red Angus Sale

published: September 11th 2008 source: Halfmann Red Angus

After 44 years, Halfmann Red Angus of Miles, Texas, will have their first annual “Red Investment Production Sale” Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.  The sale will be held at the ranch in Miles, Texas....

YO Ranch Sale And Games Set For September 19-20

published: September 8th 2008 source: TLMA

The Y.O. Ranch, in partnership with The Texas Longhorn Marketing Alliance (TLMA), announced today that its Y.O. Ranch Longhorn Games and Sale will be held on September 19 and 20. "This year’s Games and Sale promises to be a lot of fun as teams square off for some lively competition on Friday and then gather round to sell and buy more than 100 cattle," said Charles Schreiner IV, managing partner of the Y....

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