Source: Genome Alberta
Seeing the future can have its pros and cons. For researchers on the Genome Alberta project to promote adoption of genomic prediction tools in beef cattle, however, catching a glimpse of the future should go a long...
Source: Select Sires news release
Select Sires has developed a full-service sire search mobile application for farmer-owners. This easy-to-navigate app is available at no cost on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
“As we set out to create an...
Source: Perennia
One of the most frequently asked questions concerning grass-fed beef genetics is: “What breed(s) of cattle are the best for grass-fed beef production?” The truth is, no single breed can be identified as the answer to high quality...
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
da Costa, A.S.H., Pires, V.M.R., Fontes, C.M.G.A. et al. Expression of genes controlling fat deposition in two genetically diverse beef cattle breeds fed high or low silage diets. BMC Vet Res 9, 118 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-9-118
Abstract
Background
Both genetic...
Source: Canadian Angus Association
Genomic testing has been evolving quickly over the past two decades. It has become increasingly less expensive and more informative to genotype animals.
Genomic, test results are used to enhance predictability of current selection tools, to achieve...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Meat quality traits such as meat colour and marbling are important because of their strong impact on consumer acceptance as visual indicators of meat freshness and juiciness. Consumers assess beef quality...
Source: Canadian Angus Association
The new traits include:
Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG)
Docility EPD
Heifer Pregnancy EPD
Mature Weight EPD
Claw Set EPD and Foot Angle EPD
Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG) – Feed costs make up a significant proportion of operation costs and feed...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
A lot of fuss is made in beef management circles about short calving seasons and high conception rates. A 95% conception rate sounds good, but the economic effect of when in the breeding season...
Source: Government of Canada
Citation: Ekine-Dzivenu, C., Vinsky, M., Basarab, J.A., Aalhus, J.L., Dugan, M.E.R., Li, C. (2017). Phenotypic and genetic correlations of fatty acid composition in subcutaneous adipose tissue with carcass merit and meat tenderness traits in Canadian beef...
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
Abstract
Background
In a beef cattle facility an outbreak of abortions occurred over a 36-day period and included samples from two aborted (non-viable) fetuses and 21 post-abortion clinical cases. There are numerous etiologies, including clinical listeriosis. At the...
