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If you are looking for information about genetics, performance, EPD’s, Ultrasound, sexed semen, and other issues in these fields, this section has everything you need.
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....
Herefords First to Kazahkstan
published: September 2nd 2008 by: Amy Cowan source: American Hereford Association
A jumbo jet loaded with 253 Hereford cattle left Chicago O’Hare International Airport, then 48 hours and 12,000 miles later, the cattle arrived at their destination in southeastern Kazakhstan on June 22....
Cattle Producers Attend Class
published: August 29th 2008 source: American Angus Association
Classes weren’t in session yet at Texas A&M University, but that didn’t stop nearly 60 cattle producers from enhancing their knowledge of beef production....
Limousin Releases EPDs From New MultiBreed Evaluation
published: August 15th 2008 by: Brad Parker source: NALF
Expected progeny differences (EPDs) from the fall 2008 international Limousin genetic evaluation now are available through various features of the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) Web site (www....
Focus Dams Top Limousin Breed
published: August 15th 2008 by: Brad Parker source: NALF
Maternal efficiency is necessary for profitability in the cow-calf business. Each year, the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) honors the elite cows in its registry with inclusion on the Focus Dams list....
ViaGen Merges With Licensing Company
published: August 13th 2008 source: Genron
Geron Corp., and Exeter Life Sciences, Inc. announced the merger of Start Licensing, Inc., a joint venture between Geron and Exeter Life Sciences, and ViaGen, Inc., a subsidiary of Exeter Life Sciences....
Genomics And Cattle Health Traits Links Studied
published: August 12th 2008 source: Pfizer Animal Health
NEW YORK, N.Y. —A groundbreaking study at Colorado State University may lead to early identification of animals with less susceptibility to feedlot diseases, especially bovine respiratory disease (BRD)....
Angus Source Points Out Key Cattle
published: August 7th 2008 source: American Angus Association
Good data, good people and good cattle. In combination, they add up to top honors in the 2008 spring quarter AngusSource Carcass Challenge (ASCC). Beller Feedlot, Lindsay, Neb....
Angus Breeders To Meet In Louisville
published: August 3rd 2008 source: American Angus Association
American Angus Association members will meet formally for the 125th time during the 2008 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), Nov....
Amarillo To Host 2009 Junior Limousin Show
published: August 2nd 2008 by: Brad Parker source: NALF
The Limousin breed will head south for its 2009 National Junior Limousin Show and Congress (NJLSC) and All-American Limousin Futurity (AALF)....
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