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Winter 2013
Managing
Genetics
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Copyright © 2013 Intervet Inc., d/b/a Merck Animal Health, a subsidiary of Merck & Co, Inc. All rights reserved. BV-50186
Winter 2013
Volume 2, No. 4
4 Editor's Message
6 Managing Genetics
12, 42 Beef Briefs
13 A New Take on Veterinary Training
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18 People Implement Protocols
30 Genomi
Winter 2013 Managing Genet
Your Livelihood. Our Responsibility. We have
Winter 2013 Volume 2, No. 4
BeefVet Editor's Message By Deb Norton, beefvete
GETTING QUESTIONS ABOUT DNA TESTING?
BeefVet Managing Genetics The most fundamental p
a cattle operation is only worth- while if it's u
this particular phenotype as a her- itable proble
play a key role in that,” Dr. Steffen says. “Ther
accuracy where traditional EPDs need the benefit
Could your vaccine b missing something? For ye
BeefBriefs Online Program Teaches Veterinarians
BeefVet A New Take on Veterinary Training N
the implications of decisions throughout the food
SOME THINGS YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON. As a livest
to incorporate the principles into already-existi
“They have taken numerous classes on virolog
BeefVet People Implement Protocols Engaging on-f
as though each individual is work- ing towards a
It's been his experience in 33 years of pra
“You can see very easily the people that ta
turnover and increase in compliance, which can re
THIS HALF FIGHTS THE SYMPTOMS The Active Ingredi
“People are similar in their desire to be fa
as well. Dr. Coleman notes his own practice has g
Shelia, Brock, Karena and Jessica Karges Owners T
Sourced by Zoetis BeefVet No Shortcuts to Succe
Continued from page 4 production even acknowled
ODUCI R T N N G I BOVI-SHIELD GOLD ONE SHOT
BeefVet Genomics Coming of Age for Commercial B
Richard Kirkman, DVM, Carolina Equine and Food An
Any rancher who is purchasing bulls with gen
WITH SEASON-LONG CONTROL, YOURCLIENTS'CATTLEwill
“We are in an age when selling commodity beef at
TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF BRD. Target high-risk calv
producers to get the most out of their health pro
Grab the show by the horns! Make the most of the
BeefV By Wes Ishmael Editor's Note
Ignorance is the Key Beef Cattle Future in Three
The Future is Research As the common ground
ERS analysts. “Additional public agricultural R&D
BeefBriefs BVD-PI Testing Can Mean A Calf Premiu
Raise your expectations. Dairying means
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