Breeder perspective on Genomic Selection for the South African Dairy Cattle Industry
A Dairy cattle breeder gives a perspective on the correct use of genomic information in dairy cattle breeding
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Breeding objectives in different environments
A perspective of BLUP breeding values and how to interpret them, also in terms of performance in differing environments
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Contradictions between EBVs and Performance
Understanding the difference between breeding values and measured and observed performance.
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Making sense of maturity types in Beef Cattle
Dr Japie van der Westhuizen explain how cattle differ in growth patterns, how it relates to maturity types and what knowledge is needed to make sensible…
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Technology - a resource to drive profit in Beef operations
How to use the latest technologies to serve as a resource to ensure sustainable profit in beef cattle. Article in the Farmers Weekly written by Dr Japie van…
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Why Milk Urea Nitrogen
The reasons for recording and using MUN in the management of Dairy Cows are explained. Compiled by Japie van der Westhuizen
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Logix vir Vleisbeeste - Metings en Oplossings vir die hele Produksiesiklus
Logix vir Vleisbeeste is 'n volledige en oplossing vir telers en produsente. Die artikel deur Dr Japie van der Westhuizen gee praktiese oplossings oor hoe…
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New trends in livestock breeding
Dr Japie van der Westhuizen shares his views on new trends in livestock breeding
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Daar is murg in die pype van Stoetboere
Goeie stoetboere het murg in hulle pype. Lees meer hieroor in die Landbouweekblad-bylae. Geskryf deur Japie van der Westhuizen
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Faktore wat baanbrekers van die res onderskei
Wat maak sekere telers baanbrekers? Wat onderskei hulle van die res? Hou ander dop, deel jou kennis, benut jou hulpbronne beter. Dr Japie van der Westhuizen
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Seleksie vir die Koeiwaarde is die sleutel tot die seleksie vir meer winsgewende vleisbeeste.
Die positiewe effekte word gewys waar Vleisbeeste met goeie koeiwaardes vergelyk word met die ander diere. Skrywers: Drs Japie van der Westhuizen & Helena…
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The Cow value is key to selection for profitability in beef cattle
The article illustrates the economic value of the Cow Value in beef cattle. Written by Drs Japie van der Westhuizen and Helena Theron
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