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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
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
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
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
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 »Livestock Gentec year-end updates
Information on the new beef projects: Sire-based Feeder Profit Index for Beef on Dairy production and marketing systems, 2024-2027, PI Basarab (Sustainable CAP administered by RDAR) Using genomics to improve …Read More »Enhancing Carcass Quality in Beef Cattle through Genetic Selection
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”
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
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
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 »