The risks of single-trait selection are frequently discussed in the beef industry. Most producers know that focusing on one trait in isolation rarely delivers balanced outcomes, however there is aContinue reading “Trends to be aware of in commercial cattle breeding”
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Weekly genetics review: Approach your bull buying activity like you are recruiting staff
Selecting new bulls is a process most breeders undertake each year. However, the process is not always a comfortable one, and in some cases, producers find it to be aContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Approach your bull buying activity like you are recruiting staff”
What’s the beef? Wairarapa workshop shows young farmers’ promise
A two-day workshop for up and coming beef farmers has left older hands in the industry feeling “really heartened”. The Beefing It Up youth workshop hosted by Angus Australia andContinue reading “What’s the beef? Wairarapa workshop shows young farmers’ promise”
Unlocking Genetic Potential for Feed Efficiency and Reproductive Success
The introduction of the Mature Body Condition EBV represents one of the most significant advancements in Angus genetic evaluation in recent years. This powerful tool allows producers to select forContinue reading “Unlocking Genetic Potential for Feed Efficiency and Reproductive Success”
Maximizing Your Investment: Key Considerations for Yearling Bull Selection
Selecting the right yearling bulls is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make for your herd’s future productivity and profitability. With the AngusPRO sales offering exceptional genetics, here areContinue reading “Maximizing Your Investment: Key Considerations for Yearling Bull Selection”
Heifer Development 101
Are you struggling with reproductive success in your heifers? This video out of America runs through a few scenarios. What can you do to raise and retain replacements? How canContinue reading “Heifer Development 101”
Weekly genetics review: Managing mature cow size – new genetic insights
Mature cow weight is a consistent theme of discussion among seedstock and commercial beef producers. Several recent Beef Central genetics columns have looked at implications associated with mature size, rangingContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Managing mature cow size – new genetic insights”
2025 Spring Bull Series
The 2025 Spring Bull Series is returning to screens once again, just in time for the Spring joining season. An event that connects the entire breeding community, it is perfectlyContinue reading “2025 Spring Bull Series”
High Country Achievers
The Angus has proven itself to be an ideal match for the Todhunter family’s undulating terrain at Cleardale Station in the middle of New Zealand’s South Island. Ben Todhunter runsContinue reading “High Country Achievers”
On the Ground at GenAngus 2025
Jake Stokman from Stokman Angus in Rotorua, was among 14 carefully selected young professionals for the GenAngus Future Leaders Program 2025, which took place in Australia from May 26-30, 2025.Continue reading “On the Ground at GenAngus 2025”