Fact Sheets

eBeef Fact Sheets

eBEEF is the beef genetics/genomics community of practice with eXtension. Our mission is to foster a research and outreach community, engage beef cattle producers and ag professionals through trainings and publications, and support research and outreach projects.

Beef Cattle Selection

Value of Collecting Phenotypes
The Random Shuffle of Genes: Putting the E in EPD
EPD Basics and Definitions
Beef Sire Selection Recommendations
Beef Cattle Economic Selection Indices
Decreasing Generation Interval to Increase Genetic Progress
Genetic Correlations and Antagonisms
Economically Relevant Traits

Use of DNA Information

How To Get Started With DNA Testing
DNA Sample Collection
How DNA Testing Will Affect the Accuracy of EPD Information
Recent Developments In Genetic Evaluations and Genomic Testing
Initial Genome-Wide Association Study of Feed Intake Related Traits in Beef Cattle
Genetic Markers of Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) Susceptibility
Genetic Practices to Improve Beef Cattle Reproduction
Commercial Replacement Heifer Selection
Mating Systems in Commercial Beef Cattle Operations

Simple (single gene) Traits

Color Patterns in Crossbred Beef Cattle
Genetic Defects
Managing Genetic Defects
The Genetics of Horned, Polled and Scurred Cattle

New Technologies

What is Gene Editing?

Beef Sire Selection Manual

BIF in cooperation with NBCEC are making available the Beef Sire Selection Manual. The thirteen part, nine author manual covers a wide array of bull selection criteria. The manuals are free with the only cost being shipping and handling. Order by contacting Lois Schreiner at lschrein@ksu.edu.