2023 Symposium
U.S. MARC breed evaluation project update
“USMARC’s Germplasm Evaluation Program serves as a long-standing resource for current differences among U.S. beef breeds and enables annual updates to across-breed EPD (expected progeny difference) adjustment factors and breed of sire differences for growth and carcass traits,” said Dr. Larry Kuehn, Research Leader at the U.S. Meat Animal Research…
A Beef Improvement Road Trip
“The market signals are clear for weights – everyone gets paid by weight throughout the beef value chain and it’s obvious the value of the genetic gain,” explained Dr. Peter Amer, AbacusBio Limited managing director. Amer gave his presentation titled “Precision Breeding Opportunities in an Evolving Breeding Objective Landscape” during…
Strategies for employing whole genome sequencing and its benefits
“The use of whole-genome sequencing at low-depth enables detection of rare variation, SNP discovery, CNV detection, and can eliminate the need for chip re-design and updates, and there is the potential for further cost reduction in the future” said Dr. Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee assistant professor, Knoxville. Rowan gave…
BETSY Delivers Sophisticated Phenotyping System
OneCup AI developed Bovine Expert Tracking and Surveillance Technology (BETSY) to monitor and track animal health, welfare, activity, growth and nutrition. “OneCup AI has designed an artificial intelligence (AI) technology using computer vision that is named BETSY, which stands for Bovine Expert Tracking and Surveillance,” explained Mokah Shmigelsky, OneCup AI….
BIF Selects New Board, Officers
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) announced new directors and officers July 5 during the group’s annual symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kansas, was introduced as the 2023-24 BIF president during the Wednesday awards luncheon. Gordon Jones, Lafayette, Tenn., is the new vice president. Directors reelected to serve…
Bauck Presented BIF Pioneer Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Stewart Bauck, Lincoln, Nebraska, the BIF Pioneer Award July 5 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of beef cattle, honoring those who have had a major role…
Snelling Presented BIF Pioneer Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Warren Snelling, Lawrence, Nebraska, the BIF Pioneer Award July 5 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of beef cattle, honoring those who have had a major role…
44 Farms Named BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognized 44 Farms, Cameron, Texas, as the BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year on July 5 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This national award is presented annually to a producer to recognize their dedication to improving the beef industry at…
Bolduc Presented BIF Pioneer Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented David Bolduc, Stavely, Alberta, Canada, the BIF Pioneer Award July 5 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of beef cattle, honoring those who have had a major…
Smith Presented BIF Ambassador Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Troy Smith the BIF Ambassador Award July 4 during the group’s annual symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This award is presented annually by BIF to a team or member of the media for his or her efforts in spreading the BIF message and its…