Beef News
Beef Cattle Reproduction Symposium Scheduled (5/18/2010)
Nashville, Tennessee - Cow-calf producers find themselves challenged by rising input costs. Given the magnitude of increased expenses, producers are intently focused on the bottom line while seeking both economic and production efficiencies. In response the University of Tennessee and the Beef Reproduction Task Force is sponsoring the 2010 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle from August 5 and 6 in Nashville, Tennessee...READ MORE!
Beef - Strength in Numbers: "Doing It RIght" In Monroe County (5/10/2010)
Written By: Charlene McCauley, Promotions Coordinator for Accelerated Genetics, Baraboo, WI. Published in: Georgia Cattleman - April 2010
Working together to improve
the reputation of the beef
industry in Monroe County
and Middle Georgia is the main objective
of H.E.R.D producers who
belong to the Monroe County
Cattlemen’s Association. This group’s
passion is to raise exemplary commercial
cattle while improving their individual
herds...READ MORE!
Cow Size and Efficiency: Solving the Puzzle (2/1/2010)
Writer: Troy Smith for Angus Productions Inc.
Contact: Shauna Hermel, 816-383-5100, shermel@angusjournal.com
Reprinted with permission from the newsroom at www.4cattlemen.com.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (Jan. 27, 2010) — Cow size has become a hot topic of debate among cow-calf producers. One side argues that smaller cows are more efficient, and rising feed costs have only fueled that argument. The other side counters that bigger cows produce the bigger calves that many if not most cattle feeders favor. And the beef packing industry generally rewards the feeder for heavy carcasses from large-framed cattle...READ MORE!
Beef Sires to help you achieve your Marbling goals (2/1/2010)
Printed by the American Angus Association
Steve Suther, Certified Angus Beef LLC Industry Information Director, ssuther@certifiedangusbeef.com or 785-889-4162
Costs, Benefits of Beef Quality
Producers try to manage cattle and resources based on market incentives, but that’s not simple when signals change faster than they can make adjustments.
Sometimes it helps to step back and check the flow.
Iowa State University (ISU) helped do that back in 2002 when it published, "Assessing the Cost of Beef Quality." That study showed it generally pays, depending on the USDA Choice and Select beef price...READ MORE!
Spring 2010 Headliners at Accelerated Genetics (1/1/2010)
With the recent release of the Spring 2010 Sire Summaries by the beef breed associations, a number of sires at Accelerated Genetics have risen to the forefront.
Angus
The strength of the Angus lineup at Accelerated Genetics was evident with the release of the new data. With 83 sires in our active lineup, the level of competition has never been greater.
Growth:
40 sires (48%) are now over +100 for Yearling Weight, with 61 sires (74%) better than +90. Of those over +100, 68% of those sires are less than +2.5 for Birth Weight. Of the sires over +90, 75% are less than +2.5 for Birth Weight. The lineup is full of “Curve Bender” sires!
014AN00300 Reflection, 014AN00231 Alliance 9126 and 014AN00261 Rito 416 lead this impressive group.
Newcomers such as 014AN00308 Right Cross, 014AN00315 Wisdom, 014AN00319 Energizer, 014AN00329 Brushpopper 295, 014AN00333 Timeless and 014AN00340 Grade and Yield rose to the top of the charts...READ MORE!
Impact of Method of Heifer Development and Post - AI Management on Reproductive Efficiency (1/11/09)
A supply of properly developed heifers is important to the sustainability of any cattle operation. However, the method by which heifers are developed and how they are managed following insemination can have a tremendous impact of the reproductive performance and the lifetime productivity of replacement heifers. Heifers that are developed in a feedlot experience decreased average daily gains compared to forage developed heifers when they are moved from the feedlot to grazing spring forage. This decrease in average daily gains coincides with decreased pregnancy success in feedlot developed heifers when moved to spring forage immediately following insemination. Therefore it is necessary to realize that a sudden change in diet can have a tremendous impact in prgnancy success if this diet change occurs immediately following insemination...READ MORE!
Fall Beef Headliners at Accelerated Genetics (8/10/09)
With the recent release of the Fall Sire Summaries by the beef breed associations, a number of sires at Accelerated Genetics have risen to the forefront.
reflectionAngus - Headlining the lineup this fall will be 014AN00300 Reflection. He was one of the hottest selling sires this spring in the Angus breed. He is a member of an elite group of bulls who are less than zero for birth weight EPD and greater than +110 for yearling weight EPD. The phenotype of his progeny is outstanding...READ MORE!
Neuropathic Hydrocephalus in Cattle (4/14/09)
Earlier this year the American Angus Association, via Dr. Steffen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, posted a request for reporting of calves having a phenotype referred to as hydrocephalus. As Dr. Steffen described in the request, these calves have a severe phenotype that includes an extremely large cranium with little or no brain and spinal cord present...READ MORE!
Accelerated Genetics' Beef Sires Now Available In ACC-SS™ Sexed Semen (3/30/09)
In January, Accelerated Genetics announced that Sexing Technologies (ST), Navasota, Texas, set up an operational semen-sexing lab at the cooperative’s Production Facility in Westby, Wis. Now ACC-SS™ female sexed semen is available from Accelerated Genetics’ highly proven beef sires...READ MORE!Certified Angus Beef Recognized Accelerated Genetics Lineup Of Angus Sires (3/20/09)
Accelerated Genetics’ Angus sire lineup was recognized by Certified Angus
Beef, LLC (CAB) as presenting very strong carcass genetics that can help cattlemen
hit the target.
“We compliment Accelerated Genetics on assembling a lineup of Angus sires
that offer a balance of performance, maternal and carcass traits,” says Mark
McCully, Director of Supply Development Certified Angus Beef, Inc...READ MORE!
Spring Volume Beef Special Now Available (1/27/09)
Don’t wait to stock up on your spring breeding needs. Take advantage of
Accelerated Genetics’ Spring Volume Semen Special - Buy 20 Units...Get
10 Free! For more information contact your local representative or
call 1-800-451-9275.
Download the Spring Volume Special Flyer Now! (pdf)
Purchasing an AI Certificate on AM carrier sires (12/31/08)
On November 15, 2008, the Board of Directors of the American Angus Association amended its policy and rules relating to abnormalities and genetic defects. Among other things, this amendment recognized, for the first time, a genetic defect known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex (hereinafter "AM"), an abnormality originally referred to by David Steffen, DVM, University of Nebraska, on September 5, 2008 as "Curly Calf Syndrome"...READ MORE!Accelerated Genetics Policy on Replacing Semen on AMC Sires (11/24/08)
Accelerated Genetics recognizes the impact that the discovery of Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) has had on our customers and their breeding programs. In an effort to ease the economic impact, we have implemented the following policy...READ MORE!
AHA Year-End Report Shows Hereford Demand Up, Efficiency Proven (11/10/08)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hereford breeders experienced an increase in demand for Hereford genetics during the 2007-2008 American Hereford Association (AHA) fiscal year (Sept. 1 - Aug 31). And, the Association released phase I results from a study validating the efficiency of Hereford and Hereford-influenced cattle...READ MORE!
Accelerated Genetics Employees Hold Beef Tour (11/10/08)
Written By: Rick Pinkerman, Area Director of Marketing
"Our first stop on Wednesday morning was Snow Creek Angus, home of Connealy Black Baron. Dr. Stanley & Glenda Haag and Harold Miller gave us a tour of their Registered Angus Herd. We saw several Black Baron's in which I would describe as moderate in frame, with adequate muscle shape and top. I would protect the bull a little on depth of rib. A number of fall yearling bulls were there and I would say the size of the scrotal looked fine to me...READ MORE!
Fall Beef Highlights Are Now Released (10/28/08)
Fall of 2008 was a great season for beef sires of Accelerated Genetics. Click here and read about the highlights...READ MORE!
Angus Breed Continues as Beef Industry Leader
Published by American Angus Breeders
Business for the American Angus Association® remained strong for fiscal year 2008, which ended September 30. In addition, Association members are increasingly embracing the programs and technology provided to them.
“Our year-end statistics continue to demonstrate strong demand and extensive market penetration that Angus genetics enjoy,” says Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association. “These results underscore our members’ commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry...READ MORE!
