Production - Breeding and Genetics
Jr Bull Sale
University of Tennessee's Bull Test Station’s 2010 Jr Bull Sale will be held at 12:00 noon (CST) on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center in Spring Hill, TN.
Analyzing Bull cost in Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program for Genetics
Some producers may shy away from purchasing higher quality bulls due to price. However, the genetic improvement than can be made from these bulls will often pay for themselves with increased selling weights and higher quality calves.
Curly Calf Syndrome
- Important Update on the status of Curly Calf Syndrome - Reports from the American Angus Association Board of Directors and Dr. Jon Beever of the University of Illinois on the status of a genetic defect in calves known as Curly Calf Syndrome
- Reporting Abnormal Calves
- Guidelines Relating to the Registration Status of Potential and Known Carriers of the Curly Calf Syndrome
- American Angus Association Curly Calf Syndrome Information
- Implications of Curly Calf Syndrome to Beef Producers - CattleNetwork article by Darrh Bullock, Extension Professor, University of Kentucky
Improved Genetics Demonstrations - on farm demonstrations to measure the impact of improved genetics and health/management practices on the market value of Tennessee feeder cattle launched on 17 farms in 16 counties across the state.
- Informational Flyer
- UT Genetic Improvement Demonstrations - proceedings paper for 2005 Beef and Forage Field Day
Beef Cattle Breeding and Genetics - information from Department of Animal Science.
Links
The University of Tennessee
» Agricultural Economics
» Animal Science
» Master Beef Producer Program
Tennessee Cattlemen's Assoc.
Beef Quality Assurance
Tennessee Livestock Network
Tennessee Dept of Agriculture
K-State AgManager
Livestock Marketing Info Center
CME Group
Iowa Beef Center
BEEFStockerUSA