Beef X Dairy Research Summary
Supported by the Iowa State Beef Checkoff, these beef x dairy key findings highlight research insights that help producers improve management practices, optimize calf performance and meet market demand for high-quality beef from dairy-influenced genetics.
Carcass Data in Beef x dairy cattle
2024
Dr. Ty Lawrence
West Texas A&M University
Harvest co-product, primal and subprimal yields of Angus compared to Angus x Holstein crossbred steers.
Raising beef x Dairy Cattle
2023
Denise Schwab
Iowa State University
Early-life impacts on beef x dairy calf performance and assessment of challenges facing beef x dairy production in Iowa.
Health in beef x dairy cattle
2023
Dr. Jodi McGill
Iowa State University
Impact of elevated liver copper levels on bovine respiratory disease incidence and vaccine response in beef x dairy calves.
More Research Results:
Carcass Quality
Highlights actionable strategies to enhance feedlot profitability and beef quality, helping producers align performance with growing consumer demand for premium beef.
gain & Performance
Highlights practical strategies to improve feed efficiency, carcass quality and cattle performance—with summaries to help producers make data-driven decisions.
Reproduction & Genetics
Highlights valuable insights to enhance herd productivity and reproductive success—supporting informed decision-making to improve breeding outcomes and overall herd performance.