Burt Rutherford

Education

There’s a Lot of Info in That Little TSU

DNA testing and EID ear tags pair well.

July 28, 2025 05:21 AM

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Burt Rutherford

Education

Genetic Selection: No Better Than the Information Behind It

For seedstock producers, reporting performance data is critical in EPD accuracy.

November 08, 2023 08:45 AM

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Burt Rutherford

Education

Don’t Forget the Cows

Cows contribute half the genetics and all the colostrum.

January 06, 2023 03:18 PM

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Burt Rutherford

Education

Genetic Improvement 101

Genetic improvement can be complicated. Here’s a look at the basics.

November 30, 2022 08:09 AM

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Burt Rutherford

Education

Give Feed Efficiency The Focus It Deserves

Feed efficiency is a key profit driver. Genetics and genetic tools exist to build cattle that are highly efficient and meet or exceed the carcass quality targets that earn packer premiums and satisfy consumers.

November 17, 2021 05:34 PM

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Burt Rutherford