Gentec’s producer pilot project for the NSERC-SSHRC funded project: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Canadian Beef Industry through the Development and Adoption of Genomic Tools is attracting interest across Canada. Most recently Dr. John Basarab (Livestock Gentec CEO) and Jordan Roberts (Project Manager), had a virtual meeting with CDPQ and Quebec beef industry stakeholders to discuss how genomic technologies can help the beef industry become more sustainable.
November 4-9, 2025 Livestock Gentec team members will be attending Farm Fair at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Farm Fair has many agriculture focused events and activities. If you want to learn more about our research or our projects, come by see the booth. Among the other events, will be Farm Forward a young producer ‘unconference’ with various sessions and activities. You can also catch Dr. Basarab at Farm Forward during at the Ask an Expert, event. This event uses a short individual interview style event to be more accessible. Attendees will be able to ask the experts about how they can apply their expertise to their operations.
We are also happy to share that Dr. Basarab’s research on genomics to reduce methane emissions in cattle is featured in the 2025 University of Alberta annual report on Research and Innovation.
Jenny Patterson will be speaking at the upcoming Swine Technology Workshop hosted by Alberta Pork in Red Deer Alberta on October 8th, 2025.This well-attended yearly event brings together producers and industry experts to discuss the latest developments in swine research and provides valuable networking opportunities for everyone who attends. This year, topics cover a wide range of industry relevant topics, including “Ventilation and What to Look For”, “Sow Mortality – Genetic and Management Opportunities”, “Sow Productivity and Grow Finish Optimization” and “A Day in the Life of a Slaughter Plant”. Jenny will be speaking on “The Quadrant” – highlighting the key components for gilts’ eligibility at breeding to improve sow lifetime productivity. We hope to see you there.