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Calves were created using germplasm samples from these two bulls, and like the Angus example, the daughter progeny produced milk yields above the expected level and equal to their counterparts from the current Holstein genetic baseborn in the same year. Animal genetics plays a crucial role in modern agriculture, enhancing food sustainability and animal adaptation to a changing climate. [Extracted from the article]

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Shianna Bradley to the AGA staff full-time as the office services specialist. "Working at the AGA the past few months has truly been informative, from learning about breeding selection tools to learning from leaders in the industry, it feels great to be able to apply my education here at the AGA", Bradley says. [Extracted from the article]

In her role, Dannehl will assist AGA members and customers with the AGA Online Registry Service, support AGA data collection projects, help members with DNA testing questions, and focus on member education efforts. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Dannehl, Wymore, Nebraska, to the AGA staff as the performance programs coordinator. "We are excited to have Sarah joining our talented AGA team", says Megan Slater, AGA executive director. [Extracted from the article]

Bottomline: estrus synchronization can be an important management tool to get cows settled as early in the breeding season as possible and get cows bred to bulls with highest possible genetic value. Regardless of when your calving season occurs, manipulating the reproductive process of your cow herd can result in shorter breeding and calving seasons. Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, explains the process of heat synchronization in cow herds on SunUp TV from April 16, 2022. [Extracted from the article]

Operators should have several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer on inventory before the start of calving season. Being ready and prepared before the start of calving season can make life much easier for cow-calf producers and potentially save a calf. Colostrum or colostrum replacer will need to be administered by bottle suckling or tube feeding within a few hours of birth for maximal absorption of immunoglobulins. [Extracted from the article]

Thin cows produce less (and weaker) colostrum As mentioned above colostrum is essential for early passive immunity transfer from the cow to the calf. There are reasons why these cattle are cheap: Thin cows have less cold tolerance Cows in good condition can withstand temperatures below 32°F reasonably well, thin cows with thin haircoat may have a lower critical temperature of around 40°F. Cows calving in thin body condition have also been shown to have improved pregnancy rates when they are increasing in body condition before breeding. [Extracted from the article]

Akaushi falls under the Wagyu beef cattle breed, and Kittleson said the real difference comes down to taste. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported Oct. 26 that the discovery of the Miami-based theft ring began in June with a Nebraska investigation into the theft of several semitrailers loaded with nearly $1 million in frozen beef from areas near Grand Island and Lincoln. An investigation into the theft this summer of several semitrailers loaded with frozen beef from Nebraska has led to arrests and uncovered a multimillion-dollar theft ring targeting meatpacking plants in six Midwestern states, federal authorities said. [Extracted from the article]

During the normal production cycle a cow should be in her best body condition at the time of calving. In cows of all ages, it is well established that BCS at calving time determines the rebreeding performance of beef cows in the subsequent breeding season. A score of 1 indicates cows that are thin and emaciated, cows of BCS 9 are fat and obese. [Extracted from the article]

While Thanksgiving is observed in varied ways in different nations, in American the holiday is truly rooted in agriculture. Watch OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist Mark Johnson explains why switching out your turkeys for beef might be a good idea for Thanksgiving. With all due respect to Mr. Hamilton whose ideas are credited with laying the foundation for American government and finance, I encourage you to make plans to enjoy BEEF this year at Thanksgiving. [Extracted from the article]

Dr. Glenn Wehner of Rocking GV Gelbvieh in Kirksville, Missouri, was inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame during the awards presentation at the AGA Virtual Annual Meeting Dec. 4, 2020. Along with his wealth of knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed, Dr. Wehner has been involved in many ways with the AGA and the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) over the years. [Extracted from the article]

Rod and Linda Barnes raise 180-head of SimAngus cattle near Selmer, Tenn. "My cows are not super cows, but they are excellent mothers", Rod said. Challenges with recipient cows Replacement heifers are a unique challenge for recipient cow herds. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that new junior leaders were chosen to join the National Junior Angus Board during the 2016 National Junior Angus Show along with newly elected director Corbin Cowles.

The article announces the release of the 2016 Spring Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) by the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) that evaluate traits from calving ease to performance to carcass merit.

The article provides information on the 2015 Grid Master award, presented by the Red Angus Association of America, which recognizes the best of the best in the Red Angus breed.