The National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) is an organization of researchers, educators, producers and industry leaders focused on genetic evaluation of beef cattle. Its mission is to advance U.S. beef genetics, increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the beef industry, and provide consumers with affordable and healthy beef products. NBCEC shows this commitment through research, animal evaluation, genetic test validation, industry collaboration and outreach, and professional development.
Upcoming Meeting - Weight Trait Project Meeting
June 7-8, 2010 at the Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE.
HOT TOPIC! Smithsonian magazine - Breeding the Perfect Bull
This article features R. A. Brown ranch; Rob Brown was a driving force in the creation of the NBCEC and a longtime Industry Council member. The NBCEC appreciates the positive reflection of the beef industry this article exhibits.
Genetic Test Validation – NBCEC provides independent, unbiased, third-party validation of genetic tests for the beef cattle industry. See a variety of test results and the validity of the claims.
Current Projects – NBCEC conducts comprehensive, innovative and science-based beef cattle genetic research. Learn about the variety of their current projects.
Sire Selection Manual – This comprehensive manual features a variety of NBCEC research and genetic technology that producers can apply to their farms and ranches.
NBCEC Annual Winter Workshop - Genetics of Reproduction Symposium was held in December in Denver, Colorado. The focus was cattle reproduction and associated traits: Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Genetics and Select Sires.
Featured Producer
Cactus Feeders, Amarillo, Texas
"The NBCEC has improved the genetics of beef cattle in the U.S. through research, evaluation, test validation and education. Genetic improvements in the herd lead to increased value and productivity for the producer while providing consumers the highest quality beef in the world. While all segments of the beef industry benefit from the genetic improvements enabled by technologies such as marker assisted selection, cattle feeders await direct application of genomics to more precisely manage cattle in feedyards." - Mike Engler, CEO of Cactus Feeders and NBCEC Advisory Council member. "