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Enhancing Carcass Quality in Beef Cattle through Genetic Selection
January 30, 2024
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 …Read More »
“Kick the tires, see what falls off, try to understand why”
December 22, 2023
In summer 1991, BA student JC Cahill found himself walking throughout the coastal estuaries of Connecticut. It was an undergraduate research project within Craig Schneider’s lab at Trinity College, Conn …Read More »
CAPI Webinar. Animal Agriculture in Canada
December 22, 2023
On December 11, 2023, CAPI hosted a webinar supporting its latest report: Forces Impacting Animal Agriculture in Canada: A Synthesis with Gentec-associated researchers Tim McAllister (AAFC) and Ellen Goddard (UAlberta) …Read More »
Strategic Herd Management: Embracing Genomics for a Sustainable Future
December 22, 2023
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 …Read More »
Gentec’s unique tool for commercial producers: Yes, we can!
November 29, 2023
If you’re a commercial beef producer in Western Canada, generally speaking, you’ve got a herd of crossbred cows. That means Gentec’s Replacement Heifer Profit Index (RHPI) Score™ should be one …Read More »
Savouring the Season: Celebrating the Holidays with Beef
November 29, 2023
This month’s At The Grill feature by William Torres (storyteller, empathetic connector and resonate catalyst) explores the mouthwatering cuts of beef to try during the Holidays. The holiday season is …Read More »
Gentec: pivotal element in Michelle Miller’s career growth
October 26, 2023
“The punchline,” says Michelle Miller, Director of Global Portfolio Marketing for Genomics at Neogen, “is that if Graham Plastow and the folks at Gentec hadn’t created Delta Genomics, I wouldn’t …Read More »
Enhancing Livestock Management: The Advantages of Multi-Spectral Cameras
October 26, 2023
This month’s At The Grill feature by William Torres (storyteller, empathetic connector and resonate catalyst) explores the advantages of using multi-spectral cameras to improve animal welfare and farm profitability. Agriculture …Read More »
Part 3: GHG and the beef industry: Reducing the environmental impact in the medium term
September 27, 2023
As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, agriculture is increasingly under scrutiny for its contributions to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Among livestock, beef cattle are …Read More »
Cutting-Edge Trends in Genetic Improvements for Cattle
September 27, 2023
This month’s At The Grill feature by William Torres (storyteller, empathetic connector and resonate catalyst) talks about the different ways genetic selection can benefit people and the planet. In the …Read More »

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Enhancing Carcass Quality in Beef Cattle through Genetic Selection

“Kick the tires, see what falls off, try to understand why”

CAPI Webinar. Animal Agriculture in Canada

Strategic Herd Management: Embracing Genomics for a Sustainable Future

Gentec’s unique tool for commercial producers: Yes, we can!

Savouring the Season: Celebrating the Holidays with Beef

Gentec: pivotal element in Michelle Miller’s career growth

Enhancing Livestock Management: The Advantages of Multi-Spectral Cameras

Part 3: GHG and the beef industry: Reducing the environmental impact in the medium term

Cutting-Edge Trends in Genetic Improvements for Cattle