Episode 126: Cracking The Heritability Code

Episode 126: Cracking The Heritability Code

Every breeding decision shapes the future of your herd. Cattle have a long generation interval, so the bulls and replacement females you select today can influence productivity, profitability and performance for years to come. Understanding which traits are highly heritable, how different traits are connected and how to use selection tools effectively can help ensure your breeding program is moving in the right direction. In this episode, we unpack heritability and trait correlations and explain how selection indexes can help beef producers make informed genetic decisions that support their production goals.

Relevant Links

Cracking the Heritability Code: Choosing Traits That Pay Off (article)

EPDs: What Do All Those Numbers Mean? (article)

Breeding Cow Management (webpage)

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Episode 135: Preventing Foreign Material in Cattle Hides and Meat

Episode 135: Preventing Foreign Material in Cattle Hides and Meat

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Episode 134: Special Edition - Feed Management in Focus

Episode 134: Special Edition - Feed Management in Focus

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Episode 133: Prevent a Biosecurity Breach

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Episode 132: You Spoke, We Listened: Producers Set the Research Agenda

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Episode 131: Where Do Implants Fit on a Cow-Calf Operation?

Episode 131: Where Do Implants Fit on a Cow-Calf Operation?

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11 Aug 7min

Episode 130: Welcoming Visitors: Show Off Your Herd Safely

Episode 130: Welcoming Visitors: Show Off Your Herd Safely

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4 Aug 7min

Episode 129: Don't Roll the Dice on Forage Quality: Feed With a Plan

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Episode 128: Clean Cuts: Can We Improve Cleaning at Packing Plants?

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