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Reference Guide
DNA Markers: Explanation of Validation & Utilization -
March 2008
After years of research, development, and lofty
promises, DNA testing for beef cattle is here. Yet there is
confusion about how to interpret and use the results from DNA marker
tests. This is perhaps not surprising given that genotyping
companies are all offering unique products through different
reporting systems,.....
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Sire Summary - 2007
The main list includes sires that have been
thoroughly sampled and evaluated in the current population. Sires
must have a weaning accuracy of at least .50 and have had 2
performance progeny born since January 1, 2002 and be at least 75%
Salers.
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Gold & Silver Dams - October 2007
The Elite listing of Gold & Silver Dams for
2007. These cows have been superior producers over time. They are
fertile females that have bred early as heifers, claved early, had a
short postpartum interval and bred back in a timely fashion....
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MARC Comparisons
At the recent Breed Summit meeting held in
Kansas City, Dr. Dan Moser from Kansas State University presented an
overview of the Salers breed. He evaluated the genetic merit and
looked at the across-breed Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) for
the different growth and maternal traits for different breeds...
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Guidelines for Tattoo Requirements
American Salers Association (ASA) rules require
that all registered animals carry a tattoo in one or both ears. That
tattoo must consist of the owner’s herd letters, an individual
animal identification number and a year letter...
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Economics of A.I. - March 2004
Beef producers know the best beef genetics are
most widely available as semen intended for artificial insemination
(AI). Yet fewer than 10% of beef producers use the technology every
year....
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Rebreeding First Calf Heifers - March 2004
Whether purebred or commercial, reproduction
has long been a major limiting factor in beef-cow operations. And,
one of the most common frustrations is the failure to get first-calf
heifers rebred, says tom Geary, with the USDA's Agricultural
Research Service in Miles City, Montana....
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Ultrasounding Guidelines - March 2004
The following guidelines and
procedures may be helpful for producers thinking about taking
ultrasound measurements...
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Collecting Mature Weight, Height & Body Condition Scores
Matching cows to their environment is critical
to proper utilization of resources. Low-cost producers over time
will make more money than high-cost producers. Thus, cattlemen who
achieve mature cow size that allows for low levels of supplemented
feed, proper range utilization and optimum levels of reproduction in
the cow hers will reduce input costs and become low-cost producers.
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Docility Scores
Docility scores (formerly called temperament scores) are used to
effectively describe the manageability of cattle in the Salers
breed. The docility scores are written in a more detailed
description than precious temperament scores so that breeders can
make a concentrated effort to accurately collect and report docility
scores...
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Frame and Score Guidelines
Frame score. Hip
height converted to frame score is a linear measurement that helps
cattle producers evaluate lean-fat ratio potential of an individual
animal in a performance program.
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Whole Herd Registry Article
The Whole Herd Reporting approach offers many benefits to both
seedstock and commercial producers. Building and documenting value
are key in nearly every segment of our industry. To reap the
benefits and generate profit it is the primary responsibility of
seedstock producers to provide predicable, reliable genetics for our
customers...
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