Breeding

  • 27 Juin 2024Birds and Bees and Breeding Beef Cattle: Two New Webpages Cover Breeding Cow and Bull Management

    The goal of a cow-calf operation should be for each...

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  • 20 Décembre 2021Feeding Decisions Are Important Breeding Decisions

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the...

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  • 18 November 2019Feed Efficiency and Beef Quality

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the November 2019 issue of...

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  • 12 November 2019Improve your profits by lowering open rates in first calf heifers

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with...

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  • 7 Octobre 2019Unintended Consequences

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the October 2019 issue of Canadian...

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  • 18 Septembre 2019Replacement Heifers – Money, Management, and Momentum

    Do you raise your own heifers? Or do you prefer to purchase your replacements? Regardless of...

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  • 7 Février 2019Bull Selection: Breeding Programs That Suit Operational Goals 🎙️

    There is no one-size-fits-all solution or breeding program that is best for all...

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  • 1 Mai 2018Maintaining Momentum During the Breeding Season

    Reproductive wrecks can happen all at once or slowly over several years. With breeding season just...

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  • 8 Mars 2018Costs of Siring Calves: Artificial Insemination Compared to Natural Service

    Consider the costs and benefits of fixed-time AI and natural service, and...

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  • 3 Avril 2017Are those girls in good shape? Raise your beef IQ

    Fit cows get pregnant faster. Increasing body condition scores from 2 to 3 can also increase...

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  • 22 November 2013Bigger Is Not Always Better: Finding the Right Sized Cow

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the Alberta...

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  • 25 Février 2013EPDs: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

    There are many factors that play a role in choosing a new bull for your operation. EPDs can help estimate the...

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