Summary: Why are EPDs imprecise for young animals? How can genomics be used to track the random …
These presentations were recorded at the Beef Facilities Conference and focused on cattle comfort and performance with four different barns. The accompanying papers are in pages 27-37 of the written proceedings.
Summary: Even when using genomic selection, phenotypes are needed to build EPD accuracy and to retrain genomic predictions.
From a historical point …
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a leading cause of death in North American beef cattle. This series of fact sheets provides a resource for beef cattle producers to learn about the different risk factors that might contribute towards an increased …
Dr. Cody Wright is a Professor/Extension Specialist-Beef at South Dakota State University. His areas of interest are cow-calf management, alternative feeds, mineral nutrition, and water quality. He received his BS at South Dakota State University, his MS at Kansas State …
Frank Wideman is a Natural Resources Engineering Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension. He specializes in natural resource management, water quality, farm and home energy and emerging technologies. He includes GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing in all those …
Bob Weaber, Ph.D., Associate Professor, joined the faculty of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University in August of 2011 as Cow-Calf Extension Specialist. Previously, Weaber served in the Division of Animal Sciences at the University …
Dr. Jack C. Whittier is an Extension Beef Specialist and Associate Professor at Colorado State University. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in 1979 and a Master’s Degree in 1981 from Utah State University, and a PhD from the University of …
Dr. Les Anderson is responsible for the statewide extension education in beef cattle with an emphasis on reproductive management. Duties include preparation of educational materials, conducting statewide educational programs, conducting applied research projects, working with agricultural agents, youth agents, other …
Dr Van Eenennaam’s internationally – recognized research and extension program focuses on the use of DNA-based biotechnologies to address applied problems of animal agriculture. Her research interests include the modification of dietary milk lipids for human health, genetic methods for …
