Reproduction

As fall sale season quickly approaches, producers utilizing DNA technology should begin the sample collection process as soon as it’s practical, says Kent Andersen, Ph.D., associate director global technical services for Pfizer Animal Genetics.

Plans change. However, with change comes the need to tweak them as they are implemented.

Successful equine embryo transfers require attention to detail and precise timing. Although the procedure is complex and demanding, it can also offer horse owners some definite advantages.

A new tool that can help South Dakota beef producers address challenges in reproduction management is available online. And it’s free.

Beef producers in the United States have been able to effectively increase the amount of beef produced without increasing the number of animals overall through selective breeding for genetically superior animals and improved nutrition and management.

This time of year a variety of catalogs appear in the mailboxes of rural landowners. These catalogs have the latest offerings in seed corn, soybeans, vegetables, flowers, poultry and beef breeding stock, especially bulls.