Source: Livestock Gentec
Background: The Canadian beef industry is challenged to remain globally competitive while improving efficiency and sustainability. To address these challenges, the beef...
Source: CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
Mueller, M.L., Van Eenennaam, A.L. Synergistic power of genomic selection, assisted reproductive technologies, and gene editing to drive genetic improvement...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Improving the feed efficiency of a beef cattle herd can mean big savings for producers. One way to achieve this...
Source: RDAR
Outcomes of this research will enable livestock producers to access a package of heifer molecular breeding data on traits that are economic importance...
ABS Global has released the first-ever Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focused on the environmental impact of Beef-on-Dairy (BxD) genetic programs—marking a significant step forward...
Source: University of Idaho
The Livestock Genetics and Phenotypic Trait Research laboratory utilizes the best molecular tools towards a better understanding of the genetically mediated...
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
“Effects of a Genetic Variant in the Galanin Gene on Gain and Fat Deposition in Cattle”
RESEARCH INSTITUTION: University of Saskatchewan L
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Source: Beef Genomic Prediction Trial
About the project:
The beef genomic prediction trial project is a pilot project funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in...
Genomics Driving the Future of Beef
Alberta’s beef sector is stepping up its genetics game. Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is investing $741,960 through the...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension, Joe Armstrong, DVM, Extension educator
Quick facts
There are several genetic evaluation tools that make interpreting beef genetics easier.
Sire selection...