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Dr. Pringle scanned the bulls at the Calhoun Bull Evaluation on October 15th. This information is primarily used by purebred cattle producers to better understand carcass trait genetics in their herds. The data is submitted to a lab for processing and then on to the respective breed association to be incorporated into each bull’s carcass…
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If you have producers that are looking for an alternative means of marketing or would like to capture performance and carcass merit data, the Georgia Beef Challenge may be the ticket. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Regards, Jason Duggin
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Angus Advisor: Southeast (October 2020) Jason Duggin “Wile E. Coyote”, Super Genius, was always on target, or so he thought. I’m sure you recall the cartoon where he was always going just a little too fast before he realized he had run off the cliff. Beef production requires setting targets to achieve premiums and market high…
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Take a tour of the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center’s crop and forages plots as well as a look at the farm’s overall forage production.
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Agents, there are numerous questions about local processing. This short video gives some highlights. I realize this is not a UGA production, but many of your questions may be answered. I worked with the gentlemen in the video. He is very knowledgeable. Please let me know if you have any questions. Jason Duggin
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This is a quick tutorial on applying permanent identification ear tattoos in cattle. This video will be peer reviewed as a bulletin, but wanted to give the resource for those starting beef cattle projects in their counties.
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Take a mini-virtual tour of the NW GA Research and Education Center including a flyover of the Bull Test Facility and Cattle working facilities.
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Originally written for Progressive Cattlemen Has the hay you plan to feed this winter been tested? If so, you have the tools necessary to help maintain appropriate body condition for your herd and better plan for those potential winter storms. If you haven’t tested your hay, that ~$30 will be money very well spent. Whether…
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Jason Duggin, PC Southeast Update, July 2019 One of my dad’s favorite sayings was, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” When it comes to types of calf weaning methods, this phrase could easily be used. However, my dad tended to tell me this when I was using the wrong method. In…
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