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Now is a great time to collect feet/leg scores on your yearling bulls!
 

 

Percentile tables and breed averages
Trying to find percentile tables or breed averages during this bull sale season?
 
These are readily available to the public on Herdbook Services or you can find the link here.
You can click the "% and EPD Avrgs" text under the Data Search tab to see the percentile tables. Separate tables are available for purebred Simmental, hybrids (largely SimAngusTM), Simbrah, and Fullbloods. The breed average is easily found at the bottom of each table (or the 50% row).

 

Industry Webinars 

Application of Advanced Genetic Technology in Beef Cattle Webinar
February 25-26, 2021
 
Bob Weaber and Matt Spangler, nationally recognized beef cattle genetics experts, will lead the Zoom webinar during our Application of Advanced Genetic Technology in Beef Cattle event February 25-26.
 
Have you ever become frustrated with the constant amount of new genetic information in the industry? This lectureship will help you decipher the new technology that is available to help you better utilize genetic information to reach your ranch’s goals. We’ll develop breeding objectives, decipher performance measures and EPD’s, discuss multiple trait selection, and more. Click below to learn more and register today. 
 
Fixed Timed Artificial Insemination: Optimizing Hormone Response for Improved Fertility- Webinar with Dr. Alvaro Garcia Guerra

Ohio State University
Wednesday, March 10th
at 3:00 P.M. CT

Approved for 1 C.E. credit by AAVSB

Registration Link
Dr. Alvaro Garcia Guerra from Ohio State University will be joining us to discuss the basic concepts of the most common fixed-time AI programs in beef cattle and present results from recent research focused on optimizing the hormonal response to each treatment as a means to improve synchronization, and ultimately, fertility in both heifers and cows.

Industry News

Exploring Genetic Defects in Beef Cattle

February 26, 2021 Genetic Conditions ASA
By Lilly Platts | Dr. David Steffen has dedicated his career in veterinary medicine to studying and identifying genetic conditions in beef cattle. His work has been instrumental in identifying the majority of the defects ASA tracks. Genetic conditions emerged…
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Focusing on Costs

February 26, 2021 Industry News ASA
By Nevil Speer, Ph.D., MBA | Cow-calf producers who manage costs are far better positioned to navigate uncertainty My previous column ended with the following observation, “…the new year represents an opportune time to assess the how-and-why of decision…
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ASA Spotlight

Simmental Genetics Built to Last

February 12, 2021 ASA Spotlight ASA
By Emme Demmendaal | Lanting Enterprises strategically selects top Simmental and SimAngus™ genetics for their commercial buyers. Seedstock operations that pay…
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A Conversation with Cara Smith

February 05, 2021 ASA Spotlight ASA
By Emme Demmendaal | A Little About Smith: Fourth-generation cattle rancher Cara Smith grew up on her family’s cattle operation, where she currently lives and…
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Back to Basics

Naming an Animal

January 09, 2021 Back to Basics ASA
The processing team has noticed an increase in the frequency of questions on how to name your animals. Below are guidelines to help. An Animal Name: ■ May be up to 30 characters, including spaces, prefixes, dashes, or slashes. ■ In addition to letters or numbers, the following characters are eligible for use: & / - _ `. ■ Only the applicant’s approved…
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Down to the Genes Series

Why an Animal May Not Have GE (Genomically Enhanced) EPDs

January 29, 2021 DNA
Heading into the new year and the start of bull sale preparation, one of the DNA Department’s most frequently asked questions is why an animal doesn’t have GE (genomically-enhanced) EPDs after completing a genomic test. This article explores the general process and common reasons why GE may not appear on an animal’s record in Herdbook. The Process After an animal is tested on a genomic panel…
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Women of ASA

February 05, 2021

Women of ASA - Lynette Thompson & Shanon Erbele

in Women of ASA
By Lilly Platts | Lynette Thompson has been an integral part of her family’s operation, TNT Simmentals, since its inception. Her years of dedication have now inspired her daughter, Shanon Erbele, to become the next generation to carry on the family business. Lynette Thompson and her husband, Kevin, built TNT Simmentals, near Almont, North Dakota, from the ground up. Early on, Lynette dedicated… read article
January 09, 2021

Women of ASA - Sara Jones

in Women of ASA
By Emme Demmendaal Sarah Jones, first-generation beef cattle producer and Simmental breeder, is a leader in the agriculture industry. Sarah Jones, co-owner and manager of Red Hill Farms, with her husband, Bart, is a firm believer in breeding cattle for the end product. “We need to be cognizant of what we’re really producing,” Jones says referring to the beef production chain, “It’s easy to… read article
Dec 07, 2020 332

Women of ASA - Diane Duran

in Women of ASA
By Lilly Platts | Editor’s Note: The Women of ASA is a series of articles highlighting the significant contributions of women in the Simmental community. Diane Duren is a longtime supporter of youth in the beef industry and… read article
Oct 04, 2020 668

Women of ASA - Cari Rincker

in Women of ASA
By Emme Demmendaal | From lawyer to teacher and livestock coach, Cari Rincker embodies modern leadership in the agriculture industry. Remembered by many in the Simmental community as an AJSA youngster who served on the… read article
 
 
IGS and the Pursuit of Better Cattle

 

I G S      S T A N D      T O G E T H E R

International Genetic Solutions (IGS) continues to reshape the cattle industry. Beef industry leaders from across the nation share how IGS benefits cattlemen and women, and how it will continue to evolve through the power of collaboration. Visit internationalgeneticsolutions.com to learn more. 

 IGS Partners with NEOGEN GENOMICS

The world's largest multi-breed beef cattle evaluation partners with the industry's leading genomics company. Here's what it means for ranchers.IGS Feeder Profit CalculatorTM - Marketing Backed by Genetics.
 
 

 

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