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Tom Davis: Cattleman and Storyseller – FRONTLINE Beef Producer
Tom Davis: Cattleman & Storyseller, by Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip A great storyteller can make or break a story. But Tom Davis, of Cold Creek Ranch, in Reynolds, Georgia, is one great storyseller. He uses the attributes of his Brangus and UltraBlack cattle to market his product. And more importantly, to him, Davis includes all…
Read MoreBirth Weight/Calving Ease – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016
Let’s Lose Less Sleep: Birth Weight/Calving Ease, by Robert Williams, Ph.D. Pounds of healthy calves weaned, as a percentage of cows exposed, is one of the most important characteristics of a profitable beef enterprise. There are several traits which contribute to this measurement of herd profitability, including: fertility, calving ease, calf vigor, udder quality, teat…
Read MoreChanges in Progress for Producers, Veterinarians, and Feed Mills – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016
Changes in Progress for Producers, Veterinarians, and Feed Mills, by Traci Eatherton Big adjustments are in the works for livestock operators due to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) June 2015 announced Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) changes, set to be fully implemented by Jan. 1, 2017. While January is still months away, experts are recommending that…
Read MoreCarcass Merit Attributes of Angus, Brangus and Ultrablack Sired Calves – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016
Carcass Merit Attributes of Angus, Brangus and Ultrablack Sired Calves, by Education and Data Coordinator Jenny Bohac Data from 88 crossbred calves, sired by Angus, UltraBlack, and Brangus bulls, were evaluated for carcass merit in early 2016. The data came from 14 Angus-sired calves, 51 UltraBlack-sired calves, and 23 Brangus-sired calves born between October and…
Read MoreContemporary Grouping 101 – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016
Contemporary Grouping 101, by Field Service Representative Lauren Prine With the wagon comes the wheels. The ideology of the wheel stands for a practice that has already been set in motion. Here at International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), we’re not trying to reinvent our EPD program; we want to improve our practices and data accuracy.…
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