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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Application of Advanced Genetic Technology in Beef Cattle Webinar
The King Ranch Institute is holding a webinar on the application of advanced genetic technology in Beef cattle. The Webinar will be on February 25 and 26th.

Genetic technology in the beef industry changes so rapidly, it becomes a fulltime task for producers to keep up. In this workshop, participants will revisit basic genetic principles and be introduced to the new technology. Beef cattle genetics experts will teach the use of new tools and how to apply advanced genetic technologies in the real world of seedstock and commercial cattle production..

Learning Objectives
Develop breeding objectives by identifying environmental constraints, marketing alternatives, and the economic relevancy of traits
Decipher performance measures, adjusted data, ratios, and Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)
Understand selection accuracy, confidence intervals, and strategies for multiple trait selection
Application of advanced genetic tools including genomically enhanced EPDs and marker-assisted management in genetic advancement

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The Noble Research Institute, based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, has announced their intention to focus on Regenerative Agriculture- and Steve Rhines, CEO and President, tells host Ron Hays that the intention of NRI is to work on a primary goal to regenerate millions of acres of degraded grazing lands across the United States.

"Land stewardship is a core value held by many farmers and ranchers. Regenerative agriculture is the next step in the land stewardship journey wherein farmers and ranchers reduce their reliance on conventional practices and concentrate on restoring or regenerating the soil. The soil is the cornerstone of a healthy ecosystem and a productive farm or ranch."

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