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    sexing semen

    The people that own the patent to the semen sorting technology is Sexing Technologies. They have a lab in Texas and Wisconsin and I think another new one in Nebraska. Trans Ova does not own the technology, but uses a Sexing Technolgies machine to sort the semen as does Genex, ABS, Select Sires...
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    Where to collect sex semen?

    I'd take him to Sexing Technologies. They own the semen sorting technology and can get it done quite cheaper. I know they have their bull collection headquarters in College Station, but they have also opened a new lab in Fullerton Nebraska north of Grand Island. We had our bull collected at...
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    sexed simmental semen

    Most all bulls that have been sorted see a sexed semen conception rate that is 85% of what you would see with conventional semen. Thats ok when you have a significant value in gender difference between your bulls and heifers. You can afford a slight decrease in conception rate because you get a...
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    What Breed Makes the best Beef?

    Heartbrandbeef.com  Absolutely no question. Akaushi cattle have no comparison. They're a larger heavier muscled Wagyu breed. Extremely Tender, extremely marbled, and good for you. Very high documented levels of conjugated linoleic acid and monounsaturated fats. This herd is very consistent. I...
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    #1 issue in animal production right now?

    Animal rights, trade, organic, natural, Animal ID are all very important issues that get a lot of press. However I belive the number one issue facing animal agriculture right now(beef industry)is the collection of the reduction of the national herd size, Rising costs of production, encroaching...
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    embryo transfer

    When you guys are flushing, what kind of sexed semen straws are you using? 5.0 million dose or 2.1 million dose? Thanks
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    best recipient cows for embryos

    1) Brahman/Holstein 2) Brahman/Angus 3) Brahman/Hereford 4) SimAngus 5) Any Other CrossBred Femle
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    Best bull to improve everything

    Built Right...nuff said.
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    sexed semen??

    When Sexing Technologies, the big bull studs, or even Trans Ova produces sexed semen, the post-thaw motility standards are supposed to be the same as conventional semen. 50% motility at immediate post-thaw and 30% at three hours. Some bulls are higher than others, but thats the same old story...
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    sexed semen??

    Hey firesweepranch, how do we get info on that class for flushing with sexed semen?  I'd like to check it out! thanks
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    sexed semen??

    You can FLUSH with sexed semen all day long if you have the right concentration of straw. All the major bull studs only produce the concentration of 2.1 million that is only for AI. There are FLUSH concenration straws available from individual producers that have had their bull collected. Those...
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    One final Nebraska Big XII post. We'll miss you guys.

    Miss Nebraska in the Big 12????    I won't.
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    jeans

    Are we seriously talking about this? (clapping)
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    A & M vs Nebraska

    STOP WHINING NEBRASKA FANS! You had plenty of chances to score a touchdown. Typical, trying to blame your loss on the refs. (clapping)
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    High School bullying - NC

    Kids just need to suck it up. "Bullying" has been going on since the dawn of man. Its a part of that tough journey we call life.
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    Ultrasound Carcass Contests

    CORN early, CORN often, CORN late.
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    Sydgen CC&7 or R/M Ironstone

    The Ironstone bull at RayMar Ranches is awesome. Just pure power.
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