Heat remains fixture in Plains

Jessica Petersen (center), associate professor of animal science, and graduate students Mackenzie Batt (left) and Lauren Seier (right) are part of a five-person Husker team whose research can expand the range of genetic tools used by breeders to boost cattle growth efficiency. An increase in feed efficiency of just 1% would save the U.S. cattle sector more than $11 million a year. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing.)

Husker team IDs tools for cattle growth

Tonia Miller, Sandhills Veterinary Services, pulls a sample on a bull to test for trichomoniasis. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Trichomoniasis is tricky in cattle breeding

The moment a heifer is born, her DNA can be tested to show her future performance and profitability. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Genetic prediction tests: An accurate means of telling a heifer’s fortune

Beneficial rain intermingled with drought

Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 

(Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Journal stock photo by Jennifer Carrico.)

High Plains cattle sales report