Source: Beef Improvement Federation
Since 1975, the industry has increased beef production while cow inventory has reduced. Acknowledging and appreciating the sustainability improvements the beef industry has already made is how Dr. Robert Williams, Trust in Food Sustainable Livestock Technical...
Source: University of Alberta
U of A-based Livestock Gentec harnesses genomic testing to strengthen the Canadian livestock sector, thanks to $2.2 million from Results Driven Agriculture Research
At Livestock Gentec, researchers begin each project the same way — with a road...
At the young age of 12, Drew Lakamp was a Doctor of Cow Genetics using genetics to compete in the show ring. After years of breeding cattle to win the show ring, attending college and working for industry, Drew...
Source: Mississippi State University Extension
Congenital defects are abnormalities present at birth. They are abnormalities of structure or function that can result in calf losses before or after birth. These defects can be caused by genetics, the surrounding environment, or...
Source: BCRC, BeefResearch.ca
Episode Description
The cattle you raise and the beef they produce are the result of two factors – their genetic potential, and the environment they’re raised in.
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 is the fastest way to make improvements in herd genetics.
Crossbreeding and choosing the best...
Source: University of Nebraska, Matthew Spangler
Summary: Economically relevant traits (ERTs) are those that are directly associated with either a cost or a source of revenue. Not all Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) represent traits that are ERTs, and instead represent indicator...
Source: Beef Improvement Federation (BIF)
“Is it worthwhile to try and match your genetics to the environment?” asked Dr. Jared Decker, Wurdack Chair of Animal Genomics, University of Missouri, to launch his presentation during the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium...
Source: Livestock Gentec
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the future of cattle herds hinges on strategic planning and embracing cutting-edge technologies. Among these technologies, genomics stands out as a powerful tool that can revolutionize the way we manage and...
Source: BIF
“Gene editing is the use of modern molecular technology to precisely change the DNA sequence of an organism. And the key words here are modern and precisely,” said Dr. Jon Beever from the University of Tennessee during his...
