Genetic Selection (IBC videos on the basics of EPDs)

• ABCs of EPDs part 1 (0:08:40)
• ABCs of EPDs part 2 (0:07:02)
• ABCs of EPDs part 3 (0:07:39)
• ABCs of EPDs part 4 (0:07:38)

Breeding Systems

• Across Breed EDP Computation Worksheet (Kansas State University)
• EPDs: Across-breed EPDs and Angus EPD Conversions (American Angus Association)
• EPDs: Understanding and Using Across-breed Expected Progeny Differences (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Biological Types of Cattle (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• The Genetic Principles of Crossbreeding (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• The Systems Concept of Beef Production (Beef Cattle Handbook)

Gene Marker Information

Companies

• Biogenetic Services Inc.
• BV Labs
• Genmark Dx
• Igenity
• Zoetis Genetics

Fact Sheets

• Marker-assisted Selection for Beef Palatability Characteristics (Michigan State University)
• Marker-assisted Selection in Beef Cattle  (University of California-Davis) 
• Marker-assisted Selection in Beef Cattle: Current and Future Applications (University of California-Davis)
• Selection and Biotechnology: The Best of Both Worlds  (ISU)
• The Basics of Marker-assisted Selection (University of New England)

Gene Marker and Evaluation Centers

• Links to Animal Genomics Research Websites and Databases
• National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (website)

Performance Testing

• Phenotypic Feed Efficiency - National Program for Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle (SP 0421B)

Selection Decisions

• Beef Performance Glossary (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Commercial Beef Sire Selection (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Congenital Defects in Cattle (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Selecting Replacement Heifers (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Sire Selection Index Software (IBC excel)
• Sire selection Emphasis Index Example
• Sire Selection Emphasis Index Registration
• Understanding and Using Sire Summaries (Beef Cattle Handbook)

Ultrasound Technology

• Ultrasound Guidelines Council (website)
• UGC Technician Information

Videos

• Cow Tip Tuesday 205-Day Weaning Weight Calculator (0:01:04)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Body Condition Scoring (0:01:45)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Grazing Corn Residue (0:02:17)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Heifer Selection 1 (0:02:36)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Heifer Selection 2 (0:02:32)
• Cow Tip Tuesday 2020 Review (0:03:32)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Cost Saving Tips (0:01:39)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Unrolling Hay (0:02:18)
• Cow Tip Tuesday General Calving (0:02:08)
• Cow Tip Tuesday General Bull Management (0:02:27)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Colostrum (0:02:02)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Konefal Calving Method (0:02:12)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Calf Condos (0:02:04)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Spring Turnout (0:02:50)
• Cow Tip Tuesday Spring Pasture Improvement (0:02:28)

Calf Nutrition

• Colostrum Considerations in First-Calf Heifers and Beef Cows (video) (0:07:45)
• Creep Feeding Beef Calves (University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension)
• Management, Health, and Nutritional Considerations for Weaning Calves (University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension)
• Management of Weaned Calves (University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension)

Coproduct Feed Management

• Distillers Grains for Beef Cows  (IBCR 200D)
• Using Distillers Grains in Alternative Cow-calf Production Systems (IBC 43)
• Value and Quality-assurance of Byproduct Feeds  (Beef Cattle Handbook)

Cow Nutritional Management

• Body Condition Scoring Management Tool for Cows to Monitor the Nutritional Status  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Cow Winter Feeding Cost Assessment (IBC)
• Evaluating Body Condition of Beef Cows in Winter (IBC 140)
• Factors Affecting the Cow Nutrition Program  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Feed and Forage Sampling and Analysis  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Formulating Supplements  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Limit Feeding Beef Cattle  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Limiting Feed Intake with Salt  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Management to Minimize Hay Waste  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Managing 2010-11 Cow Herd Feed Needs  (IBC 44)
• Mineral and Vitamins for Beef Cows (University of Nebraska)
• Mineral Nutrition and its Impact on Reproduction (South Dakota State University)
• Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle (University of Missouri)
• Nitrates in Livestock Feed  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Pricing Protein and Energy Supplements  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Stretching Hay Supplies for Beef Cow Herds  (IBC 45)
• Tips for Drought-shortened Pastures  (IBC 49)

See additional supplemental feeds resources.

See additional forage resources.

Developing Heifer Nutritional Management

• Early Lactation Nutrition in First-Calf Beef Heifers (video)
• Management of First-Calf Heifers  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Nutritional Influences on Reproduction (University of Wyoming)
• Nutritional Influences on Reproduction: Energy and Protein (University of Idaho)
• Nutrition of Developing Beef Heifers (video)
• Pre-calving/Late Gestation Nutrition of the Yearling Beef Heifer Part 1 (video)
• Pre-calving/Late Gestation Nutrition of the Yearling Beef Heifer Part 2 (video)

Drylot Feeding

• Dry Lotting and Confinement Cows Series (UNL videos)
• Why Consider Drylot Beef Cow-calf Production? (North Dakota State University Extension and The Ohio State University Extension)

Heifer Development (IBC videos and resources focused on best management practices of yearling and first-calf heifers)

Breeding Management Webinar Series (Videos)

• Nutrition’s Role in Reproduction (0:51:52)
• Using Reproductive Technology to Move Up the Breeding Season (0:51:49)
• Focusing on Bull Power (0:57:33)
• Heterosis: Capturing the Benefit (0:32:47)

Bull Reproduction Management

• Anatomy and Physiology of a Bull's Reproductive Tract  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Breed Association $Value Indexes Fact Sheet (IBC)
• Breeding Soundness Evaluations (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Bull Rental and Lease Agreement Guide (IBC0137)
• Genetic Selection (IBC videos on the basics of EPDs)
• The Reproductive and Nutritional Management of Beef Bulls  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Videos
  • Buying Bulls Five Questions (0:02:51)
  • Buying Bulls Choosing Bulls Specifically for Heifers (0:02:46)
  • Buying Bulls Using Breed Index Information (0:03:12)

Cow and Heifer Replacement Management

• Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow's Reproductive Tract  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Calving Difficulty in Beef Cattle: Part 1  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Calving Difficulty in Beef Cattle: Part 2  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Embryonic Mortality in Cattle  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Factors Influencing the Conception Rate  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Heifer Development (IBC videos and resources focused on best management practices of yearling and first-calf heifers)
• Management Factors that Affect the Development of Passive Immunity in the Newborn Calf (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Management Factors to Improve Health in Newborn Calves (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Management of First-calf Heifers  (Beef Cattle Handbook)

Synchronization and Heat Detection Aids

• Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle (Beef Reproduction Task Force)
• Estrus Synchronization Planner (decision tool and protocol information)
• Heat Detection with Beef Cattle  (Beef Cattle Handbook)
• Using Ultrasound Technology in Beef Cattle Reproductive Management  (Beef Cattle Handbook)