Reproduction & Genetics Research Summary
Funded by the Iowa State Beef Checkoff, these reproduction and genetics research highlights provide valuable insights to enhance herd productivity and reproductive success. This sheet summarizes key findings to improve breeding outcomes and overall herd performance.
Heifer Development
2024
Dr. Randie Culbertson
Iowa State University
Heifer development using carcass ultrasound traits as indicators of reproductive performance.
Heifer Production Development
2023
Beth Reynolds
Iowa State University
Impact of starch- and digestible fiber-based supplementation on first-calf heifer performance and nutrient mobilization throughout the production cycle.
Resynchronization in Cattle
2018
Dr. George A. Perry & Dr. Julie Walker
South Dakota State University
Evaluating fixed-time resynchronization in beef cattle to reduce costs and enhance production efficiency.
More Research Results:
Gain & Performance
Highlights practical strategies to improve feed efficiency, carcass quality and cattle performance—with summaries to help producers make data-driven decisions.
Herd Health
Highlights practical insights to improve cattle well-being, performance and profitability—supporting informed decisions across all sectors of the cattle industry.
Cow-Calf
Highlights practical strategies to boost herd performance and resource efficiency by enhancing cow and calf productivity through dry-lot housing and cover crop grazing systems.