Livestock Gentec is committed to providing practical value to producers. Learn more about our producer pilot projects and opportunities to connect below!
Project Participation
We are looking for beef cattle producers to get involved with Livestock Gentec Adopting of Genomic Tools project. Learn how to take advantage of project funding to bring genomics supported decision making to your herd.
Project Overview for Adoption of Genomic Tools
What do you have to do?
- Keep Cow based records – cow ID – entry date – cull date & reason – calf data each year
- Contact Livestock Gentec (lsgentec@ualberta.ca) for a submission form and to arrange for Tissue Sampling Units (TSU)
- Collect TSU samples from the animals you would like to evaluate
- Send your TSUs and submission form to University of Alberta
- Pay only $20 per animal, with project funding paying for the other $22
What do you get?
- Genomic breed composition and hybrid vigour score for all animals
- Genomic Expected Progeny Difference values (gEPDs) for 12 traits including growth, feed efficiency, fertility and carcass traits
- Selection Index values for the Feeder Profit Index (FPI™) and Replacement Heifer Profit Index Score (RHPI™ Score)
- Visual rank for all animals based on FPI™ and RHPI™ Score
The project "Using genomics to improve the profitability and sustainability of Alberta's beef industry" is funded by an SCAP grant administered by RDAR awarded to Dr. John Basarab, Livestock Gentec CEO.
Extension Events
If you have a producer or industry event and are interested in a speaker to discuss the value of genomic tools on commercial farms or any of our research projects, please contact Livestock Gentec at lsgentec@ualberta.ca. Our participation in past events include:
- Conferences or seminars
- Producer workshops
- 4H meetings
- Industry group meetings
- Farm table discussions