Symposium
Transparency Drives Consumer Support of the Beef Industry
Petre explains the importance of data transparency to meet consumer demands. “A significant portion of the public has been convinced that ruminants are a major cause of climate change. This message has become ubiquitous; many believe in it, and we need to be able to present data that shows ruminant…
Vertically Integrated Beef Production Drives Genetic Progress
George explains opportunities for genetic progress in vertically integrated beef production systems. “We feed people is the company motto. It has a much deeper meaning in Russia because there have been some very hard times without food,” explained Dr. Phil George, Miratorg Agribusiness Holding beef & lamb operations production…
Application of G x E to Production Can Move U.S. Beef to a Climate Neutral Industry
Thomas discusses the opportunity of genetic x environment interaction to reach climate neutrality. “Can we manage G x E across diverse environments and produce competitive acceptable end-product to fit the environment that we’re in?” asked Milt Thomas, Colorado State University professor and John E. Rouse chair of beef cattle breeding…
U.S. Feeder Cattle Exports Significantly Influenced by Demand for Proven Genetics
Clayton explains the opportunities for feeder cattle exports driven by genetic demands. “The power of the pedigree is what drives the interest in U.S. demand,” said Tony Clayton, Clayton Agri-Marketing Inc. president. Clayton gave his presentation titled “U.S. Genetic Exports: Where Are They Going and How Are They Doing?” during…
BIF Symposium Virtual Attendance Option
If you can’t attend #BIF2022 in person, you can register to attend virtually. MANHATTAN, Kan. – Registration is open for a virtual option of the 2022 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention. This year’s event will be hosted June 1-3 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. If guests are…
American Breeds Provide Selection Indexes for Beef Producers
White explains the importance of understanding the benefits and consequences of selection indexes. “If we made EPDs and indices incredibly easy to drive and continue to improve them, would we have better adoption of them?” asked Dr. Kari White, Neogen genetic evaluation scientist. White discussed the economic selection indexes offered…
Updates from the Ultrasound Guidelines Council
Wall presents updates of the UGC moving forward. “During the certification process, technicians scanned big, heavy, fat steers for the most part. It is a difficult set of cattle so we’re running those people through the gauntlet and really testing whether they know how to collect a quality image or…
Using Genomics Effectively Improves Carcass and Meat Quality
Mateescu explains using genomics to uncover pleiotropic effects on carcass and meat quality. “Carcass and meat quality are important attributes of the beef industry because they drive profitability and consumer demand and they can also be improved,” said Dr. Raluca Mateescu, University of Florida professor. Mateescu gave her presentation, “Genomics…
Carcass Trait Accuracy Improves with Beef on Dairy Data
Weaber explains research findings on improvements of carcass traits utilizing beef on dairy genetics. “Do we provide a substantially different environment for seedstock bulls that we build versus what our commercial customers do for their calves or cows? I think there’s opportunities for us to think broadly about data capture,”…
Ultrasound and Genomic Data Enhances EPDs
Angus Genetics Program Director explains how ultrasound and genomic data will increase accuracy of expected progeny differences. “Seedstock breeders either love the phenotype data because that’s the real data or they love the genomic data because nobody can mess with it because that’s blood. The reality of the situation is…