Seven innovations offered progress in genetics, efficiency and profitability in the beef industry also provide a “paradigm shift philosophy” for future management decisions, according to Bill Rishel, Nebraska Angus producer. He cited these innovations that helped everyone from ranchers to beef consumers:
- Performance record systems
- Artificial insemination
- Boxed beef fabrication
- Branded beef programs
- Beef Promotion & Research Act of 1985
- Expected progeny differences (EPDs)
- Genomic-enhanced EPDs
Source: Beef, June 30, 2020. Link.