Producers

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USDA Feed Efficiency Research Project Update

Cattlemen to Cattlemen segment aired on February 10, 2016


Project videos produced by Angus TV from the 2014 BIF Convention

Overview

Practical applications

Genomics

Growing awareness


The Angus Report July 7, 2014

Dr. Dan Shike discusses the feed efficiency in heifers and cows at the University of Illinois. The segment begins at approximately 2 minutes.


Cattlemen to Cattlemen November 19, 2013


Charolais Field Day 2013

Genetics and Genomics

Jon BeeverFeed Efficiency Projects at the University of Illinois

Dan ShikeThe Weight Trait Project: What We’ve Learned

Matt SpanglerOverview of the Feed Efficiency Project

Jerry TaylorGenomically Enhanced EPD and Selection Indexes

Bob Weaber

Jon Beever -

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Matt Spangler -

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Bob Weaber -

 

Feed Efficiency Project, Dr. Bob Weaber
International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR), Cork, Ireland, May 2012

Feed Efficiency Project


NCBA's Cattlemen to Cattlemen Segment, Nov. 8, 2011, USDA Feed Efficiency Project Overview (wmv, 80MB)

NCBA's Cattlemen to Cattlemen Segment, Nov. 8, 2011, USDA Feed Efficiency Project Overview


Dr. Weaber discusses measures of beef efficiency on the K-State Radio Network -- April 3, 2012

 

Dr. Weaber discusses USDA beef feed efficiency project on the K-State Radio Network Part 1 -- August 31, 2011


Dr. Weaber discusses USDA beef feed efficiency project on the K-State Radio Network Part 2 -- August 31, 2011


 

Genomics Blog

Blog Steak in Genomicsby Dr. Jared Decker

 

News

Initial Genome-Wide Association Study of Feed Intake Related Traits in Beef Cattle

RFI Calculator

Charolais Field Day 2013

National Program for Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle Update

Feed Efficiency Terms Defined

 

Project calendar - click to enlarge

Watch for more information available from

Iowa State University Beef Center

University of Missouri, Beef Extension

University of Nebraska, Beef Extension