Latest updates for Cattle Genetics

Fresh curated links around cattle genetics are collected here so marketers can spot useful updates and turn timely ideas into posts faster.

Recent items include:

  • Building better cows
  • Neogen updates Igenity Beef with new traits
  • What is a resilient feeder animal, and how can genetics play a part in its delivery?

Post angles to try

Share the most useful takeaway for your audience.
Turn one article into a quick practical checklist.
Ask your audience how this shift affects their work.
Turn angles into scheduled posts

Fresh articles and ideas

Recent curated links from global sources. Generate one free draft from any story, then use SocialBu to schedule and refine your content calendar.

beefmagazine.com /4 weeks ago

Building better cows

K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.

Read source
beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Neogen updates Igenity Beef with new traits

Additions to flagship genetic profile include BRD score, Sustainability Index and methane intensity index.

Read source
beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

What is a resilient feeder animal, and how can genetics play a part in its delivery?

Building resilience into feeder cattle is one of the components that can help deliver greater efficiency, productivity and profitability in grainfed systems, beef producers attendi...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 week ago

AuctionsPlus launches industry-first genetics verification product

Online cattle marketing platform AuctionsPlus has introduced a new innovation designed to reinforce claims around bloodlines included in commercial livestock listings on the platfo...

Read source
beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Bovine genetics company URUS to acquire AgriWebb

Move expands digital and data capabilities across global beef production and supply chains.

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Australian Wagyu beef and dairy genetics return to China after five-year absence

A major export agreement to supply Australian-bred Wagyu and dairy genetics into China is marking the first export of Australian cattle semen into that market for five years. Five...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 day ago

Weekly genetics review: Herd reduction doesn’t necessarily mean cheaper bulls

This week's genetics review considers the recent seasonal conditions across northern NSW and southern Queensland and whether widespread herd reductions are likely to influence dema...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 week ago

Setting a framework for heifers – what northern and southern research shows

Producers who manage joining weight, maintain body condition and make balanced selection decisions are building the foundation for more productive breeding herds over the long term...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Weekly genetics review: What lies ahead for 2026 spring bull sales?

While destocking due to drought will inevitably impact bull buying demand in regions like the New England and NSW Northwest this year, on the upside, bull buying is likely to be st...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Weekly genetics review: Pricing a bull for his full herd contribution

At any bull sale this spring, most producers are likely to price bulls off what is visible in the yards or the sale ring, plus BreedPlan data appearing in the catalogue. However it...

Read source
beefcentral.com /3 weeks ago

GENOME BANKING: Bank your genetics before the next flood takes them

Queensland cattle producers can claim up to $75,000 for embryo transfer costs under Disaster Recovery Grants. But the window to act is now, before the season closes.

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Tasmania gets its first dedicated bovine IVF service

Tasmanian cattle producers now have access to a beef and dairy cattle IVF service for the first time

Read source
beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Bovine congestive heart failure in feedlot cattle

Research shows heart scores can identify cattle at risk for congestive heart failure, with heritability estimates suggesting genetic selection tools may help.

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 week ago

Divergent views over adoption of multi-breed genetic evaluation, as Angus Australia seeks industry feedback

Angus Australia is this week seeking feedback from members and the broader Angus supply chain on what it sees as a significant strategic issue relating to the future of genetic eva...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 month ago

One cattle breed is showing resilience to foot and mouth disease in South Africa

As South Africa battles one of the most significant Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in its history, a centuries-old indigenous cattle breed is gaining attention for the resi...

Read source
agriland.ie /1 month ago

Dairy Gene Ireland: 53 bulls tested in 2026

53 bulls have been tested under the Dairy Gene Ireland programme in 2026, according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). The programme, which is in its 21st year, aims t...

Read source
beefcentral.com /3 weeks ago

Weekly genetics review: Is longevity really the trait that drives herd productivity?

If we select for longevity, does that risk holding back a beef herd genetically? After looking at some research in both beef and dairy, the message is that longevity is valuable, b...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 month ago

AgriWebb snapped up by one of the world’s largest bovine genetics companies

URUS Group, a global leader in bovine genetics, reproductive technologies, and data driven herd management solutions, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to ac...

Read source
beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

Weekly genetics review: Avoiding common mistakes at this year’s bull sales

Ahead of the upcoming spring bull sales it is worth reflecting on past experiences at sales and how these can prepare producers for a better result this year. Over recent selection...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 month ago

The hidden margin in every mob

Two of the world's leading minds on beef genetics and sustainability came to the same conclusion at a recent C-Lock Symposium - and the takeaway for Australian producers is simpler...

Read source
beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Angus bull breeders cutting their cloth to suit southern cow herd retraction

Angus bull breeders preparing for their upcoming spring bull selling season are in the middle of evaluating the realistic size of the market this year and how many bulls can be eff...

Read source
beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

Project aims to increase annual beef-on-dairy processing to 100,000 head by 2030

Australia’s beef-on-dairy sector is poised for rapid growth, with genetic improvement and collaborative advantages laying the groundwork for expansion, according to a new report, f...

Read source
beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Finding the right cow size for your herd

K-State beef cattle veterinarians say cow size can impact herd efficiency and productivity, but determining what’s best for your herd means considering geographic location and fora...

Read source
beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Build cows that stay: Smarter heifer development for long-term productivity

Setting replacement heifers up for cowherd longevity is more than achieving a first pregnancy. It requires building females that remain productive within the constraints of their p...

Read source

Turn fresh research into a full content calendar

Use SocialBu to discover ideas, generate post drafts, and schedule them across your social channels.

Sources covering Cattle Genetics

beefmagazine.com

Recent coverage from public sources
Public source

agriland.ie

Recent coverage from public sources
Public source

beefcentral.com

Recent coverage from public sources
Public source

beefmagazine.com

Recent coverage from public sources
Public source