cattle genetics

Kansas State University Cattlemen's Day
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Genetic selection can help producers advance their operation

Research shared at Kansas State University’s 113th Cattlemen’s Day showed cows that shed earlier can wean calves more than 40 pounds heavier. Read More

Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, Livestock, NCBA, Seedstock

Early registration can mean $75 savings for upcoming BIF

Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)
Ag News, Beef, Livestock, research

Geneticist outlines promise of gene editing



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