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Dr. Jamie Courter is your Mizzou Beef Genetics Extension Specialist

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By Jared E. Decker Many of you have probably noticed that things have been a lot less active on the A Steak in Genomics™   blog, but you probably haven't known why. In January 2021, I was named the Wurdack Chair in Animal Genomics at Mizzou, and I now focus on research, with a little bit of teaching. I no longer have an extension appointment. But, with exciting news, the blog is about to become a lot more active! Jamie Courter began as the new MU Extension state beef genetics specialist in the Division of Animal Sciences on September 1, 2023. I have known Jamie for several years, meeting her at BIF when she was a Masters student. I have been impressed by Jamie in my interactions with her since that time.  Dr. Courter and I have been working closely together the last 6 weeks, and I am excited to work together to serve the beef industry for years to come! Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from North Carolina State University and earned a master's degree in animal...
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Putting Bull Selection Under the Microscope: Results from a National Survey

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 Back in May 2025,  Steak in Genomics  asked you to participate in a national survey about bull selection as part of a larger U.S. based research project. At the time, our goal was to better understand how beef producers make bull selection decisions, what information they use, and which traits receive the most emphasis. We wanted to know whether the genetic tools and information available to producers were being used in ways that align with the economic goals of their operations. Now, we get to bring that conversation full circle and share what we learned. The eBEEF group received responses from 721 producers across 43 states. That is a lot of valuable input from people making bull selection decisions every year, and we appreciate everyone who took the time to participate. The results provide an interesting look at how producers approach bull selection and, perhaps more importantly, where there may be opportunities to improve how we use genetic information. One of the en...
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