cattle genetics

Ribeyes graded as "prime" in the grocery butcher case. Taken May 3, 2025. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo.)
Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, General, Livestock

Carcass traits can help guide ranchers, K-State researcher says 

K-State researcher examined carcass weight, feed efficiency and days on feed trends at the recent Kansas State University Cattlemen's Day. Read More

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

Genetic selection can help producers advance their operation

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

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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)

Geneticist outlines promise of gene editing

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
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