Solving the mystery of DNA – Part II
Date: Jun 15 2012
Blog & StockmanshipThere are some DNA testing fundamentals that are consistent with all types of testing.
Category: Stockmanship
Solving the Mystery of DNA Collection – Part I
Date: Jun 14 2012
Blog & StockmanshipBut let’s face it, anytime you implement a new tool in your herd, the mechanics can be a bit intimidating.
What kind of DNA sample is required to get the information I really want on my cattle?
From Bluegrass to Switchgrass to not enough grass
Date: Jun 08 2012
Blog & StockmanshipYesterday I had the chance to return to my old college stomping ground of Lexington, KY to visit with the folks of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association.
Tightening the belt!
Date: May 24 2012
Blog & Implant & Post Weaning & StockmanshipWell, I’m going to take this story down a little different trail; but not that familiar route which is associated with cutting costs on the farm or ranch. Rather, I’m going to discuss tightening the genetic belt!
Burning bluestem for better beef
Date: Apr 12 2012
Blog & StockmanshipDespite moderate pasture rotation, some areas of bluestem didn’t get as much grazing pressure as adjacent fescue.
The feedlot melting pot
Date: Mar 30 2012
Blog & Post Weaning & StockmanshipWithout history on the cattle, feedlots or cattle buyers don’t know what to expect. Look at this pen of cattle at a feedlot in western Kansas.
The hurrier I go, the behinder I get!
Date: Feb 21 2012
Blog & StockmanshipRather than finding out three years later what kind of feeder calf or slaughter steer that heifer will produce, you can know now, at least in terms of feedlot performance and quality grade.
New heifers and DNA tools
Date: Feb 09 2012
Blog & StockmanshipThis year, we took the opportunity to draw blood samples on 74 cows for DNA testing as part of a field study for GeneMax™.
No business in the DNA business?
Date: Feb 06 2012
Blog & StockmanshipMyth–CAB has no business being in the DNA business.
Fact–Our core mission is to grow the demand for registered Angus cattle.
Gene-Max™: DNA test for commercial Angus
Date: Feb 01 2012
News Release & StockmanshipThe most productive, high-quality commercial cowherds are often managed like purebreds, with individual animal records and calf performance and carcass data brought to bear on each cow. Progeny are increasingly predictable and accurate in hitting gain and grade targets.