Posts Tagged ‘cattle’
IBBA Releases Winter 2016 Genetic Evaluation
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has announced the release of Winter 2016 Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs). In this round of genetic evaluation, over 1.4 million animals were considered. Of those, GE-EPDs were produced for approximately 8,250 Brangus®, Red Brangus, UltraRed and UltraBlack® animals that have either high- or low-density genomic profiles in the…
Read MorePerkins Represents Texas Cattle Producers on Beef Checkoff Boards
*News from the Texas Beef Council* AUSTIN, TX – Tommy Perkins, Ph.D. has been named to the Texas Beef Council (TBC) and the Beef Promotion Research Council of Texas (BPRCT) board of directors. This is his fouth term on the board and he serves as a representative of purebred Texas beef producers. Board members’…
Read MoreAn Update From the Field
by IBBA Field Service Representative Taylor Shackelford I want to take a brief moment to introduce myself; my name is Taylor Shackelford. I joined the Brangus team to serve the members as the field services representative. I grew up on a predominantly Hereford and commercial cattle operation north of Dallas, Texas. I studied agricultural communications…
Read MorePerry Ranch Brangus: A Small Family With Big Accomplishments
A Small Family With Big Accomplishments, by Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) releases Brangus Summit Lists annually. The purpose of the Brangus Summit List is to provide breeders with recognition for the genetic value of proven sires and dams within the breed. These lists serve as a tool for the…
Read MoreTom 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 MoreBrangus: The Reliable Breed – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016
Brangus: The Reliable Breed, by Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS Beef cattle heifer retention challenges, economic instability, lower beef prices, and an uncertain political future is facing the beef industry as we roll into the fall months. Add preparation for the forecasted drought and you can see why it appears we are on…
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 MoreModern Day Practices for Long-Time Cattlemen: Winston 8 Ranch – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016
Modern Day Practices for Long-Time Cattlemen: Winston 8 Ranch, by Commercial Marketing Coordinator Kyle Dykes The commercial sector of the cattle industry is the grease that turns the wheels in the cattle business today. Without the commercial producer creating the daily buying and selling of cash cattle there would be a lower demand for the…
Read MoreCommercial Marketing: Fall Sale Season – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016
Fall Sale Season: Keep On Truckin,’ by Commercial Marketing Coordinator Kyle Dykes Fall sale season is approaching fast, and it’s time to start thinking about buying bulls and replacement females. Having quality replacement females is crucial in order to maintain quality cattle in future years. With cattle prices finally reaching a floor for the summer, I hope…
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