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Distinction Progeny Surface to the Top
USDA Emerging Markets Program
Distinction progeny, in the American Hereford Association’s carcass test program, graded 100% choice and prime! Look for the data to be incorporated into Distinction’s spring 2016 EPDs.
A PregCheck™ Highlight: Final Answer II 1AN01259 FINAL ANSWER II
In June CRI, with funding from the USDA Emerging Markets Program, hosted a delegation of 29 beef industry representatives from China, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Russia. The participants were key decision makers from large beef operations, universities, agriculture ministries and processing facilities. The tour showcased the U.S. beef industry “from semen to cellophane,” with the overall program objective to increase awareness and confidence in the U.S. beef industry and genetic products to result in increased exports of U.S. genetics. After a welcome by CRI and introduction to the U.S. EPD system, the group visited National Cattlemen’s Beef Association where they learned about the utilization of Checkoff dollars to promote beef. The group met with representatives from U.S. Meat Exporters Federation, who spoke about working together to build a market for beef.
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84% Reliability
The clone of the great Final Answer boasts a proven PregCheck ranking of 102! He provides the same outstanding calving ease, calf vigor and quality that made the original so popular. FINAL ANSWER II epitomizes Heifer Safe and PregCheck Proven.
Other visits on the tour included: River Bend Ranch (Joe and Cindy Fraiser), Frasier Ranch (Mark and Chris Fraiser), Altenburg Super Baldies, McConnell Angus, Colorado State University – Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center, JBS Five Rivers Kuner Feedlot and a JBS Packing Plant. Participants were impressed with the efficiency of the U.S. industry from feeding to personnel to slaughterhouse operations and the hospitality of U.S. ranchers.
Genex to be featured on “The American Rancher” The October 5 episode of “The American Rancher” will feature Genex chute-side service. Tune in to RFD-TV (DISH-231 or DirecTV-345).
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