본 연구는 한우 번식 기록이 잘 유지되고 있는 4개 농장의 2007년 1월부터 2010년 10월까지의 번식 자료 수집하여 분석하였다. 수태 당 평균 수정 횟수와 평균 공태일은 A농장 1.7 ± 0.1회와 77.4 ± 4.8일, B농장 1.5 ± 0.1회와 150.8 ± 11.2일, C농장 1.5 ± 0.1회와 90.4 ± 4.5일, D농장 1.4 ± 0.1회와 71.4 ± 2.5일이었다 호르몬으로 발정을 유도하는 D농장을 제외한 3개 농장 531두의 번식 기록으로 분만 후 첫 수정 시기에 따른 평균 수정 횟수와 평균 공태일을 분석한 결과, 총 5개의 수정시기에 따른 수정 횟수는 30일 이전 첫 수정이 2.1 ± 0.2회로 31일 이후 첫 수정보다 유의적으로 높았다. 번식 장애우 58두에 2가지 배란 동기화법을 사용하여 수태율을 확인해 본 결과, Ovsynsh 법은 55.2%의 수태율을, CIDR-based TAI 법은 65.5%의 수태율을 나타냈다. 농장의 번식률을 높이기 위해서는 정확한 번식 기록 작성, 발정 관찰, 수정 후 임신 감정, 번식 기관 검진, 번식률을 고려한 첫 수정 시기 수정 등이 필요하다.

The recent development in genetic assisted selection (combining traditional- and genome assisted selection method) and reproduction technologies will allow multiplying elite cow in Hanwoo small farm. This review describes the new context and corresponding needs for genome assisted selection schemes and how reproductive technologies can be incorporated to get more genetic gain for cow genetic improvement in Hanwoo. New improved massive phenotypes and pedigree information are being generated from commercial farm sector and these are allowing to do genetic evaluation using BLUP to get elite cows in Korea. Moreover cattle genome information can now be incorporated into breeding program. In this context, this review will discuss about combining the reproductive techniques (Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer; MOET) and genome assisted selection method to get more genetic gain in Hanwoo breeding program. Finally, how these technologies can be used for multiplication of elite cow in small farm was discussed.

This study was conducted to determine the growth performance and carcass characteristics of fattening Hanwoo heifers slaughtered at different ages. Twenty one Hanwoo heifers were randomly allocated to three groups (32, 36 and 40 months age), with 7 steers each, respectively. In the result, initial and final body weights were 125.6 and 651.0 kg, respectively. Average daily gain was significantly low at final stage compared with other growth stages (p<0.05). Dry matter intake was the peak at the intermediate fattening stage (p<0.05). The feed conversion ratio was significantly lower at growing stage compared to other stages (p<0.05). In yield traits, carcass weight was greater in 40 months age group compared to other groups (p<0.05). Yield index was greater in 32 months group compared to 40 months of age (p<0.05). Marbling score, meat color, fat color, texture, and maturity were not different among groups (p>0.05). However, marbling score tended to be increased in 40 months age group (5.9) compared to other groups. The appearance rate (%) of meat quality grade more than 1+ was greater at 40 months old group than other groups.