Rebuilding the Cowherd with Health in Mind

About this episode

Dr. Kent Andersen discusses the introduction of BRD genetic predictions by Zoetis and their impact on cattle health and profitability.

As the U.S. cowherd rebuilds, Zoetis introduces the first commercially available BRD genetic predictions. Dr. Kent Andersen, Director of Technical Services, explains how Inherit Select and Connect help producers select healthier, more resilient, and more profitable cattle. #BeefGenetics#HerdRebuilding#HerdHealth#CattleMarkets#CowCalfProducers

People in this episode

Host: Lane Nordlund

Guest: Dr. Kent Andersen

Topics covered

• cowherd rebuilding
• BRD genetic predictions
• cattle health
• cattle resilience
• profitability in cattle

Keywords

• cowherd
• BRD
• genetic predictions
• cattle health
• Zoetis
• Inherit Select
• Connect
• resilient cattle
• profitability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zoetis

Products: Inherit Select, Connect

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