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Dr. Milton Thomas draws attention to several intriguing advancements in animal research that have occurred recently, particularly some fresh methods that offer greater information on the developmental traits and grazing habits of cattle.
The Beeville Extension Station professor Thomas will give a presentation on Wednesday lunchtime of the 2022 South He Texas Farm and Lunch Show.
Today’s farmers want to raise sustainable cattle, thus it is critical to comprehend how animals can reproduce more. There are several. I employ breeding standards. Expected Progeny Difference is a tool that can be used to anticipate a number of variables, including: B. Feed efficiency. The catalogue will include this information.
EPD values for other cattle traits such as methanogenesis, reproduction and grazing behavior are being developed, said A&M.
He can use the data to track ear tags and download the collected data to his computer.”
His use of EPD in the beef cattle industry is facilitated by improved site monitoring techniques. GPS-equipped ear tags provide information about where animals are grazing. “Ear tag batteries are micro-sized,” said Thomas. “The animal had to wear a large collar. Wi-Fi and mobile.
Ranchers can determine which animals favor certain locations by analyzing GPS data.
People are walking up and down the slope, Thomas added. We can locate overgrazing and possible overgrazing using GPS data.
Thomas said that he can follow the animal’s location every ten minutes thanks to GPS. The use of real-time compiled data is increasing every day. “A lot of work has been put into tracking movement, and new methods have also helped us better understand the genetics of cattle.” It was challenging to complete.
The use of genetics in cattle research is also a popular topic at the moment, he added. Numerous genotypes are present in the DNA samples that researchers obtain. An animal’s genotype can reveal information on its growth and resistance.