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This publication helps beef producers, farm workers, and Extension agents transition beef cattle operations from year-round breeding to a defined breeding season. It covers topics such as the benefits of a defined breeding season, when to start a breeding season and how long it should be, and detailed steps to transition to a defined breeding season.
This publication provides information about using tools to make genetic improvements in beef cattle, including understanding expected progeny differences (EPDs), selection priorities, selection indexes, and genomic-enhanced EPDs.
A primary barrier to incorporating artificial insemination into beef and dairy production is the lack of educational resources and hands-on training. This publication provides an evaluation of the knowledge gained by participants who attended the artificial insemination training school organized by NC State Extension and N.C. Cooperative Extension, in partnership with genetic companies and the Department of Animal Science at the University of Mount Olive.
This publication presents the results of a study that evaluates the effectiveness of NC State Extension Reproductive Management Schools in improving participants’ knowledge, confidence, and perceptions of economic benefit related to reproductive management in beef cattle production.
