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Randall Spare, DVM, shares his experiences with herd health consultations, problem-solving with producers and how understanding genomics can increase the value of replacement heifers.
Source: Angus at Work, August 28, 2024. Link. [26:52]
The opportunities today when we genomically measure heifers and we know exactly what’s underneath that hide are tremendous.” – Randall Spare, DVM
INSIGHTS: Referencing his experience with a producer whose cow herd had a large number of dystocias and several caesarians, Spare says, “If we use the wrong bulls to breed our heifers and we have calving difficulty, shame on us. The information’s out there to pick the right bulls. To not do so is almost an animal welfare issue.”