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Crossbreeding and Genomic Advancements in Simmental-Influenced Cattle

Join the UI & ASA Cooperative Projects led by Dr. John B. Hall to showcase the benefits of crossbreeding, enhance ASA database, and advance genomic information on Simmental cattle for better EPDs and indexes. Partners include Idaho Cattle Association and industry ranches.

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Crossbreeding and Genomic Advancements in Simmental-Influenced Cattle

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  1. UI & ASA Cooperative Projects John B. Hall, Ph.D. Extension Beef Specialist University of Idaho

  2. Objectives • Demonstrate value of crossbreeding and crossbred bulls • Add data to ASA database • Young sires • Carcass data • Develop EPD’s for UI Commercial Cow Herd • Add to genomic information on Simmental influenced cattle

  3. Where are we headed? • Young sires • More carcass data • Genomic information • Feed efficiency testing • EPD and Indexes for UI herd • ? It’s Up to You!

  4. Nancy M. Cummings Research Extension and Education Center Industry Partners Idaho Cattle Association Bar C K Ranch Knight Ranch Lanting Enterprises

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