Livestock Gentec is a centre of excellence at the University of Alberta. It was established in 2010 to bring the commercial benefits of genomics to the Canadian livestock industry. Initially supported by funding from Alberta Innovates, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and now increasingly by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), it has worked closely with industry partners to address their priorities for genetic improvement.

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Interested in learning how genomics could improve your herd's efficiency and profitability?

Check out our resources on selecting superior feeder cattle and replacement heifers

Or participate in one of our research projects to start/continue your genomics journey for less $$!

 

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Recent Articles

  • Livestock Gentec Outreach

    Livestock Gentec Outreach

    Awards University of Alberta Awards for Teaching, Learning and Research, Edmonton, 23 Oct 2024. Dr. John Basarab and Dr. Graham Plastow were again recognized for the 2023 ASTech award for …Read More »
  • Livestock Gentec research highlights

    Livestock Gentec research highlights

    Publications Olson CA., Li C., Block HC, McKeown L., Fitzsimmons C., Plastow G., Basarab JA. 2024. Residual feed intake measured as replacement heifers is indicative of residual feed intake measured …Read More »
  • Discovery of Key Functional SNP Markers Associated with Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle

    Discovery of Key Functional SNP Markers Associated with Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle

    As global and national pressures to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of beef cattle production continue to grow, the Canadian beef industry requires a multifaceted approach to address these challenges. …Read More »
  • See us in the New Year

    See us in the New Year

    Livestock Gentec’s Jennifer Patterson will be presenting at Banff Pork Seminar (January 7-9th, 2025) in the breakout production session on “Sow Management.” She will be discussing “Gilt Development – Laying …Read More »
  • Opportunities for producers

    Opportunities for producers

    From Livestock Gentec Make it your resolution to bring genomic tools to your herd! We are accepting submission forms for our Livestock Gentec Adopting of Genomic Tools project. Learn more …Read More »

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