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[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
The International Brangus Breeders Association Selects New DNA Testing Provider
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-international-brangus-breeders.html

The IBBA joins a growing list of breeds that are gearing up for launches of GE-EPDs.

 

[HerefordGuy]

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Will Quality Beef Be the Industry's Nirvana?
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/09/beef-editors-blog-will-quality-beef-be.html
Find out more at the Thompson Research Center Field Day September 16, 2014.

 

[Mill Iron A]

Can you 50K embryos? If so what does it do to their viability for pregnancy?

 

[HerefordGuy]

Can you 50K embryos? If so what does it do to their viability for pregnancy?

I don't know. I know people use genetic defect tests on embryos. I don't know if anyone is using a 50K test on embryos or not. The small quantity of DNA would be an issue that would need to be carefully dealt with.

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
North American Limousin Foundation and American Shorthorn Association Move Genetic Evaluations to International Genetic Solutions
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/09/north-american-limousin-foundation-and.html
Please comment on the blog regarding your view/opinion about the usefulness of multiple-breed EPDs.

 

[HerefordGuy]

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Genomic testing requires better marketing of cattle. Here are some tips to do it right:
https://www.facebook.com/SteakGenomics/posts/1482887975299449

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Angus Association Refines Genetic Evaluation
Expect Changes in $B Index Rankings.
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/10/angus-association-refines-genetic.html

American Gelbvieh Association Releases Genomic-Enhanced EPDs
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/10/american-gelbvieh-association-releases.html

 

[knabe]

How was feed efficiency measured?


With pinpointer or similar device?

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Angus Association Refines Genetic Evaluation
Expect Changes in $B Index Rankings.
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/10/angus-association-refines-genetic.html

The original version of this post contained several inaccuracies. Feed efficiency data will not be included in $B and $F until December 2014. The base year for heifer pregnancy is 2005, not 2006. Sorry for any confusion.

 

[HerefordGuy]

How was feed efficiency measured?


With pinpointer or similar device?

Feed intake data will be included in the index come December. The intake data was collected using GrowSafe systems, Calen Gates, and similar systems.

 

[HerefordGuy]

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EPD Updates from NBCEC Brown Bagger series.
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/10/brown-bagger-epd-updates.html
Reports from American Hereford Association, American Simmental Association, IGS, and Livestock Genetic Services, LLC.

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Data-Driven Extension Education and Research
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/11/data-driven-extension-education-and.html

Contains the first A Steak in Genomics video.

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Feed Intake, $F, $B, and You.
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/12/feed-intake-f-b-and-you_17.html

 

[HerefordGuy]

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GE-EPDs and Genetic Selection
Breed Improvement Session
Angus Means Business Conference
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2014/12/ge-epds-and-genetic-selection-breed.html

 

[HerefordGuy]

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MU Extension Beef Cattle Conference in Stockton, MO January 27
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2015/01/mu-extension-beef-cattle-conference-in.html

 

[HerefordGuy]

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Genomics and Economics: A One-Two Punch
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2015/01/genomics-and-economics-one-two-punch.html

 

[knabe]

Margin is more important than quality.


One can pay too much for quality.

 

[HerefordGuy]

Margin is more important than quality.


One can pay too much for quality.

knabe,
The margins for prime are larger than the margins for select. Beef quality grade is a major driver of margin. In fact, some years you remain profitable with prime beef but are in the red with select. I'm apologize if that wasn't clear in the post. If you ever get the chance, you should really listen to Scott Brown's presentations.
Jared

 

[knabe]

I will. I am always intrigued by two operators in my area.  One always buys the "best", the other is known locally to buy the worst. He buys bulls that others paid steep money for. He has good health practices.  He has graduated from a pot load to multi pot.  The buy the best guy is still spinning his wheels cause he always buys the best of everything. Still stuck on just over a pot load. Without seeing tax returns, it's not clear to me to always buy the best.  I know the "best" have the better premium, but they have more cost, especially if buying bulls from the top 100.  I've seen the "better" bulls have similar calf crop in weights.  Sure the ones that will have better premiums are the same weight, but those cows were a heck of a lot cheaper, especially if they were two or three in ones. 

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Angus Only No More!
Additional commercial heifer genomic prediction products are released.
http://steakgenomics.blogspot.com/2015/01/angus-only-no-more-maternal-edge-female.html