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Using Genomics Part I: What are DNA Markers?

An explanation of how DNA markers apply to beef cattle genetics.

Beef CattleLivestock
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Growth Promotants Reduce Beef's Environmental Impact

Knowledge about increasing the efficiency of production in order to reduce the environmental impact and decrease number of cattle needed for beef.

Beef CattleFood ProductsLivestockSustainability And Environmental Concerns
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Fact Sheet
Beef Cull Cow Management and Marketing Alternatives

The details to review when determining which beef cull cow management and marketing alternative is best for your farm for a prosperous operation.

Beef CattleCow CalfLivestock ManagementLivestock MarketingLivestock
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Expected Progeny Difference: Part IV, Use of EPDs

A summary of how EPDs are used in selection for purebred and commercial herds and how to calculate pedigree EPDs.

Beef CattleLivestock Genetics And ReproductionLivestock GeneticsLivestock
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Spreadsheet for Evaluating Preconditioning Programs for Weaned Calves (PRECON2)

This sheet has the elements to help cattle ranchers create a spreadsheet for preconditioning programs for weaned calves.

Beef CattleLivestock ManagementLivestock
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Factors Affecting the Beef Choice-Select Spread

An overview of the Choice-Select spread calculation as well as supply and demand factors which widen or narrow the Choice-Select spread

Beef CattleFood ProcessingFood ProductsFood Safety Quality Management And SanitationLivestock