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Participation in the FAO Webinar on Climate-Smart Management of Animal Genetic Resources and Contribution to the Third Report on the State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources
June 29, 2026
Background The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA), is currently coordinating the preparation of the Third …Read More »
Speaking to the Beef Industry about the Adoption of Genomic Tools
June 28, 2026
It is a busy time for the beef project team at Livestock Gentec with all our projects in full swing. However, it is always important to participate in knowledge transfer …Read More »
Knowledge Transfer updates from the Swine team
June 28, 2026
PorcQuebec Article: Maximizing Sow Productivity Luiene Moura Rocha and Raphaël Bertinotti, in collaboration with Gentec’s Jennifer Patterson, recently wrote an article for InnovaPorQ: the essentials of R&D to take action. …Read More »
Research Updates: Modelling Gilt Growth and Development
June 28, 2026
Sonja Allen, PhD candidate, recently shared her research “Growth Curve Meets Genomics: Improving Gilt Development for Lifetime Productivity” at the Hendrix Genetics R&D Team Meeting. Her presentation highlighted how gilt growth …Read More »
George Foxcroft Reproduction Workshop at the Leman Conference
June 28, 2026
We are excited to return to the Allen D. Leman Conference this year to jointly host the George Foxcroft Reproduction Workshop alongside the University of Minnesota. The workshop will be …Read More »
Canadian Public Preferences on Gene Editing Using Pig Disease Resilience and Dairy Cow Horn Case Studies
June 28, 2026
Guest author: Ellen Goddard PhD After many years of attempting to figure out what the public think about various genomic technologies being used in livestock, there are a few things …Read More »
Interview with Andrea Brocklebank CEO of Canadian Cattle Association
June 28, 2026
Below is a transcript from the conversation between Andrea Brocklebank CEO of Canadian Cattle Association and Jordan Roberts Livestock Gentec project manager that took place online May 28, 2026. We …Read More »
Report of Integrated Training in Livestock Genetics, Genomics and Leadership for Sustainable Breeding Programs in LMICs
March 30, 2026
Dr. Chinyere Ekine-Dzivenu Picture 1. Training Cohort and Faculty: Participants and trainers at the integrated training on livestock genetics, genomics, and leadership held at ILRI, Nairobi (16–27 February 2026). …Read More »
Knowledge and Technology Transfer update for the Swine team March 2026 update
March 30, 2026
Gentec Swine at the Banff Pork Seminar The Gentec Swine Group kicked off the New Year at the Banff Pork Seminar (January 6-8th, 2026). Our team presented three posters that …Read More »
My experiences working with Gentec as an undergraduate and Master’s student
March 30, 2026
When I first joined the Livestock Gentec swine team in 2024 as a summer student intern and casual research assistant, I was in my 3rd year of my undergraduate degree …Read More »

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Participation in the FAO Webinar on Climate-Smart Management of Animal Genetic Resources and Contribution to the Third Report on the State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources

Speaking to the Beef Industry about the Adoption of Genomic Tools

Knowledge Transfer updates from the Swine team

Research Updates: Modelling Gilt Growth and Development

George Foxcroft Reproduction Workshop at the Leman Conference

Canadian Public Preferences on Gene Editing Using Pig Disease Resilience and Dairy Cow Horn Case Studies

Interview with Andrea Brocklebank CEO of Canadian Cattle Association

Report of Integrated Training in Livestock Genetics, Genomics and Leadership for Sustainable Breeding Programs in LMICs

Knowledge and Technology Transfer update for the Swine team March 2026 update

My experiences working with Gentec as an undergraduate and Master’s student