Genomic testing improves confidence in the decisions producers make when selecting replacement heifers and bulls.
Averages: 36 Charolais bulls – $2,649; 62 Angus bulls – $2,623; 14 Maine Anjou bulls – $2,340; three Simmental bulls – $1,900; 125 bred heifers – $1,448 The Larson Ranch, owned by Darrell and Glenn ...
TAMA, Iowa — Prices were strong at the Iowa Cattlemen's Association performance-tested open heifer and bull sale at the Tama Livestock Auction Market in Tama May 1. These are some of the bulls that ...
Averages: 36 Fall Angus bulls – $3,032; 41 yearling Angus bulls – $2,515; eight Fall Red Angus bulls – $3,025; 15 yearling Red Angus bulls – $2,057; 39 open commercial heifers – $747 Vaughn and Lois ...
For many years, commercial cow/calf producers have used birth weight expected progeny differences (EPD) in sire selection to minimize calving difficulty. However, some producers have expressed concern ...
Demand for heifer bulls, in particular, is expected to be softer at some sales as young cattle weights are expected to be lower this spring across large areas of Victoria and South Australia. However, ...
NASELLE, Wash. — Two cattle killings and mutilations have been discovered recently in rural Southwest Washington. On Aug. 29 Deep River resident Warren Anderson found one of his heifers had been ...
With calves weaned, veterinarians criss-cross the country conducting pregnancy checks, or preg checking, cow herds. The vet ...
“The breeding soundness exam tells us the bull can get it done today,” said veterinarian Brad White, noting that fertility ...
The National Gelbvieh and Balancer Show took place at the National Western Stock Show on Monday, January 13, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. Judge Kyle Perez, Nara Vista, New Mexico, evaluated the 47 ...
In the late 1990’s a research team at Colorado State University headed by Dr. George Seidel developed a process for creating sex-sorted cattle semen for freezing and use in AI (artificial insemination ...
K-State beef cattle experts suggest several ways producers might want to consider housing bulls for minimal fighting.