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Genomic Tools And Beef Cattle

 
How can genetic and genomic tools help identify superior animals and what difference will this make to the productivity and profitability of a cow herd? John Basarab, senior research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, has been involved in this research for a number of years and he joins us on the line to talk about that research.
 

Interview with John Basarab (2:33 minutes) (1.17 Mb)

 

 

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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3 Years Into Prop 12: From Concern to Record Performance

Video: 3 Years Into Prop 12: From Concern to Record Performance

What actually happens when you operate under Prop 12 for three years?

Brent Hershey shares real-world results from his operation—moving beyond uncertainty to measurable performance gains.

•Record piglet production

•98.3% conception rates

•Mortality under 10%

•No additional labor required

•Heat stress effectively eliminated

This isn’t theory—it’s operational reality.

As the industry continues to adapt, this conversation challenges the narrative around Prop 12 and highlights what’s possible when systems, management, and execution align.