UltraBeef Ultrasound Services

UltraBeef Ultrasound Services Improving beef genetics through the technology of live carcass ultrasound in Western Canada One limitation to progeny testing is, of course, cost.

UltraBeef Ultrasound Services strives to bring you top quality carcass ultrasound images, while improving beef quality and genetics throughout various breeds of cattle in Canada. Carcass EPDs are becoming common in this era when more economically important traits are being added to national cattle evaluation programs. Traditionally, carcass traits were evaluated solely using progeny tests. Also, for bulls to be evaluated in such a program, he must produce progeny on which carcass data are collected. This is a process that typically requires about two years beginning at the point when a bull is, at a minimum of 13 to 15 months of age. Bulls are typically at least 3 to 4 years of age before carcass data are available from his progeny that can be used for national cattle evaluation. A more efficient method would provide carcass EPDs on bulls at younger ages. Ultrasound offers the opportunity to enhance carcass EPDs so that effective selection and marketing decisions can be made with regard to improving carcass merit. Several breeds have already begun building carcass and ultrasound databases and plan to implement national or even North American carcass evaluation programs. It is important for breeders to understand the benefits of ultrasound data and national cattle evaluation for carcass traits. Producers are encouraged to contact their respective breed associations or beef improvement groups for more information. The Measurements You Receive:

Ribeye Area (square inches)
Rump Fat Thickness
Rib Fat Thickness
% IMF (Intramuscular Fat)

Thank you Excel Ranches, the Miller family for having me there to carcass ultrasound the last week in Feb! We tried to t...
03/03/2019

Thank you Excel Ranches, the Miller family for having me there to carcass ultrasound the last week in Feb! We tried to take the best day Mother Nature would offer, but it all went just fine in the end. Thank you for your hospitality and the great visit - best of luck with your final sale preparations!! Will be thinking of you folks on the 14th!

Thank you to Farms, the Verbeek Family, for having me out again for carcass ultrasound! It’s always a fun afternoon get...
01/26/2019

Thank you to Farms, the Verbeek Family, for having me out again for carcass ultrasound! It’s always a fun afternoon getting to visit with you folks. A great offering of bulls that you guys have worked hard at putting together! Best of luck at your sale next month!

Great day scanning bulls yesterday at B Bar Cattle!
12/04/2018

Great day scanning bulls yesterday at B Bar Cattle!

As we get to be a week from sale day head on over to the website www.bbarcattle.com to view videos of the offering as we continue to upload them. As well as a supplement sheet on the offering.

Shari Leachman of UltraBeef scanned the bulls for carcass data today and we will have that information available a few days before the sale on the website.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us, our partners or any one of the marketing representatives at Bohrson Marketing Services and MC Marketing.

With the arrival of 2018, Ultrabeef Ultrasound Services is booking for the upcoming scanning season. If you are curious ...
01/05/2018

With the arrival of 2018, Ultrabeef Ultrasound Services is booking for the upcoming scanning season. If you are curious about the utilization of carcass ultrasound measurements and the benefits they may provide, I would be happy to discuss it with you. Images for backfat, ribeye area, percent intramuscular fat and rump fat are collected, interpreted by a third party (CUP Lab) and sent to respective breed association for incorporation into EPD calculations, while also being critical to building effective genomic tests. Actual and adjusted measurements, with corresponding ratios, are also returned to the breeder. Carcass traits have high heritability relative to most traits, meaning rapid and predictable genetic advancement can be made. Long term genetic improvement is also the primary intent for this tool, rather than a short-term marketing strategy. Currently, I assist clients in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Prices vary on location and number of head. Please call/text 306-903-7289 with any questions you may have. Thanks.

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