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Crossbreeding Beef Cattle, I

The basics of crossbreeding beef cattle and the role heterosis has in increasing performance levels for certain traits.

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Calculating Across-Breed EPDs

A summary of the how to compare EPDs across breeds to determine the values of animals as parents.

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Crossbreeding Beef Cattle, III

A summary of results from several states concerning the average responses measured for various production traits in crosses of Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn cattle.

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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.

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Artificial Insemination for Beef Cattle

How to implement proper artificial insemination practices in beef cattle operations to help run a successful program.

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Some Ideas About Crossbreeding Sheep

Educational information that helps assist in producing a flock of highly productive ewes.

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Flock Improvement Through Ram Selection

How to read performance records, analyze central ram testing and the economics of performance testing when trying to improve your flock.

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Color Patterns in Crossbred Beef Cattle

Get guidance on how to maintain a uniform color pattern when formulating crossbreed systems on breeds that unpredictable.

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