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.
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 - Notice of planned dates. **December 4 and 5 in Denver, Colorado. The focus will be on cattle reproduction and associated traits.
Featured Producer
Rob Brown, Seed Stock Producer, Throckmorton, TX
"The NBCEC has increased the efficiency of genetic improvement in beef cattle. It took four universities that were competing for funding and duplicating efforts and formed a united front to solve the issues confronting beef cattle genetic evaluations. This ultimately saves the taxpayers' dollars and improves our ability to select bulls."