Collecting Days to Calving Information
Joining details of heifers and mature cows mated in natural paddock joining programs are used to calculate Days to Calving EBVs. What to collect? Breeders interested in the Days to … Read more
Joining details of heifers and mature cows mated in natural paddock joining programs are used to calculate Days to Calving EBVs. What to collect? Breeders interested in the Days to … Read more
Research is now underway to determine whether “better” female fertility EBVs can be calculated by Angus TACE. In particular, whether details from artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer (ET) programs … Read more
By Alastair Rayner In the last few weeks I’ve met a few people who have talked to me about their “5 year plan”. These are people who have set some … Read more
By Alastair Rayner I’m often asked by producers to define the traits that make cows more profitable. Its a question that many producers themselves struggle to consistently answer. Over many … Read more
Docility measurements are typically taken at weaning, which has the advantage of all calves having had minimal handling and so can express variation in their temperament. This variation is important … Read more
by Alastair Rayner It has been very common for many herds to have joined larger numbers of heifers. It’s important to remember that young heifers on their first calves will … Read more
By Alastair Rayner I am certain at some point you will have heard the question asked, “How useful are these EBVs?” If you haven’t head that question you most likely … Read more
Its hard to believe that November is almost here. The year seems to have passed so quickly, and for cattle producers the next event on the annual breeding calendar is … Read more
Breeder Profile:Katherine & Philip McCallum FARMING CAREERS PACKED FULL OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR SOUTHLAND FAMILY Katherine and Philip McCallum are in the Angus breeding business for the long haul. … Read more
In a sense, Alan and Cathy Donaldson have come full circle on their farming journey. Two of their three children are carrying on the family legacy. But the next generation … Read more
So often we can get caught up in the specific traits that we would like to see in our beef cows such as milking ability, growth and eating quality but … Read more
Are you online? Is your stud online? With 80% of New Zealanders being active internet users in 2020, you could be missing out on significant marketing opportunities if you aren’t. … Read more