Managing Yearling Bulls

Managing Yearling Bulls

by Gordon Jones, Ph.D. In a progressive purebred herd, the young yearling bulls usually represent the most advanced genetics available to the commercial industry. If appropriately managed, these yearling bulls can be used at the age of 14-15 months with excellent...
Bull Buying Simplified

Bull Buying Simplified

by Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources If you are among the many out there who feel as if it is becoming more difficult to identify the genetics you need to move forward and make more profit, hopefully the following words will be of help. There is little doubt that...
Rancher’s Guide to EPD’s

Rancher’s Guide to EPD’s

by the American Red Angus Association Based on the concept of Economically Relevant Traits (ERTs), producers are equipped with tools that allow for selection on traits that directly impact profitability. These tools simplify the selection process, and arm producers...