Mountain View Today interviewed Gentec’s John Basarab on the future of genomics in the beef breeding industry in Western Canada.
Author Archive: Hames (Macmillan), Kira
How to Keep Productive Females in the Herd Longer
Progressive Pork interviewed Gentec’s Jenny Patterson on how gilt management can set up sow lifetime productivity.
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Picking Replacement Heifers
Canadian Cattlemen reviews project results from Gentec’s John Basarab and Cameron Olson on heifer feed efficiency and lifetime productivity.
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Beef Sector Faces Genomic Roadblocks
The Western Producer interviewed Gentec’s John Basarab during the 2022 Livestock Roundup about the obstacles and opportunities for genomics in beef.
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Gilt Development and a Determining Factor Behind Low Birth Weight Pigs
The SwineIt podcast interviews Gentec’s Jenny Patterson on the key components of determining sow lifetime productivity and what recent research has shown for the interactions between sows and low birth weight pigs.
Listen to the podcast here.
ABP Daily talks Hybrid Vigour with Gentec’s John Basarab
Alberta Beef Producers ‘Daily’ discusses improving hybrid vigour in beef herds and some of Gentec’s new genomic tools with Gentec Head of Beef Operations, Dr. John Basarab.
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Summer Job Opportunity at Livestock Gentec
Knowledge and Technology Translator for Genomics Research in Alberta Beef Industry
Livestock Gentec is an Alberta Innovates Centre based at the University of Alberta focused on applied research aligned with industry-identified priorities to validate, demonstrate, and adopt transformative genomic solutions to improve the global competitiveness (economic, social, and environmental) of the Canadian beef and pork sectors. Gentec is looking for a creative communicator to join the beef industry team to help promote the adoption of genomic tools in Alberta’s beef industry. This is a full time, temporary contract with the ability to work from home or at Gentec’s offices on the University campus.
Responsibilities:
- Development of infographics and resources to translate research and engage industry audience
- Curation of social media content to promote Gentec, and Gentec’s research projects, events, resources, etc.
- Attendance of in-person agriculture conferences and meetings, including managing a booth and connecting directly with industry
- Contributing to Gentec’s monthly newsletter
- Working as part of a collaborative team
- Communicating with Gentec’s stakeholders in academia and industry
Qualifications:
- Degree in Animal Science (or 3rd/4th year of animal science degree)
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Experience with social media
- Ability to work within a team and individually
- Passionate about the agriculture industry in Alberta
Salary based on experience and qualifications. Employment term May 1 to September 2 (or potentially December 31), 2022.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to lsgentec@ualberta.ca
For any questions, please contact Gentec’s office at 780 248-1740 or lsgentec@ualberta.ca
The Bovine Podcast Highlights “Arm-Chair Rancher”
Alberta Beef Producers new podcast, “The Bovine”, interviewed Gentec’s Kira Hames (Macmillan) on the impact the “Arm-Chair Rancher” will have on the beef industry in their inaugural episode.