Crossbred bull ‘fix’

Date: Jul 09 2012

Breeding & News Release

A good crossbreeding program takes some background in genetics, a big enough herd and land base, good bull suppliers and time to figure all that out. Producers looking for a simpler route to heterosis often opt to use a composite bull.

What’s hiding?

Date: Jun 22 2012

Cattle Markets & News Release

Black-hided. It’s the initial requirement for more than 80 beef brands certified by USDA.
That also means it’s the first limiting factor for supply of programs like the largest and longest-running of those: the Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand.

Hard to define, easy to taste

Date: Jun 15 2012

News Release & Research

Eating satisfaction rules when it comes to making beef lovers happy. That was clear in early results from the 2011 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA), but defining that satisfaction seemed harder to pinpoint.

Older vs. better cows

Date: Jun 08 2012

Breeding & EPDs & News Release & Research

More longevity and fertility in the cowherd seem like a “no brainer.” But when those pursuits come at the expense of uniformity or other functionality, it could pay to do some hard studying.