Commercial Beef Value (CBV): The profit difference in your cattle

Over the last few years, farmers have become more aware of the Commercial Beef Value (CBV). In the first of a two-part series, the Beef Edge podcast, hosted by Catherine Egan, delves into its importance.

The ICBF’s Research Project Co-ordinator, David Kelly, who is based in the Tully Research Centre, joins the show to discuss the latest information and findings at Tully with regards to CBV.

David highlights that farmers finishing cattle are seeing measurable margin differences between high and low CBV cattle. He discusses continental, dairy beef and dairy cross dairy cattle.  The impact on profitability of high CBV dairy-beef cattle is outlined, with these cattle finishing earlier and grading better.

The role of genotyping is also discussed, with David explaining how it improves CBV reliability, but also influences breeding decisions on farm.

Listen to the full episode of the Beef Edge podcast below:

For more episodes, visit the Beef Edge podcast show page.

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