Performance and Recognition - Livestock Gentec

Outputs

Livestock Gentec is recognized as a global leader in collaborative genomic research. It has a successful track record of bringing together expert teams, securing funding and delivering value to industry.

>$124 million in research funding secured
Proprietary Genomic Dataset for commercial cattle in western Canada
Development and licensing of EnVigour HX ™, the first ‘Made in Canada’ genomic tool for measuring hybrid vigour
Spinoff and sale of Delta Genomics
Engagement with over 125 global collaborators
115 highly qualified personnel trained with 35 high impact placements in industry

Outcomes

Livestock Gentec aims to bring together collaborative networks to develop, validate and deliver genomic innovations to improve the efficiency, sustainability and profitability of the beef and swine industries.

Improved accuracy of molecular breeding values for hard to measure traits
Improved hybrid vigour in commercial herds
Increased vigour = $160/cow/year over 5 calvings
Development of multi-trait indexes to select feeder sires and replacement heifers in commercial cattle
Increased Feeder Profit Index = $29 increased profit per feeder
On-going validation of using DNA pooling to reduce cost and increase adoption of genomic testing
Improved commercial gilt development and performance