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Do RFI ratings predict cattle performance on pasture?
In a word, no

X-ray beef grading
Developed by researchers to quickly estimate carcass composition, it could some day usher in robotic cutting into beef processing plants

First EPDs for udder and teat conformation in the works
Angus herds studied for desirable traits to improve genetic selection

Certified Sustainable Beef
The framework that puts oomph behind the words

Stay balanced
Building a seedstock business from scratch

Seeking plants with polyculture potential
Choose your species wisely to avoid unintended results

Home for the winter at Morsan Farms

Will more cattle data really mean more cash?
Three feedlot operators offer their take on what technology has to offer

Conservation fits the growth plan for the Hagan family ranches

She’s the boss now
Management: Andrea Stroeve-Sawa is the manager of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders
Holding back calves this year? We’re here to help. Feeding & backgrounding info relevant to your operation, all in one place. Get tips from the experts to get you through the season in Canadian Cattlemen: The Best of Feeding & Backgrounding.