Beef genomic prediction trial
Source: Beef Genomic Prediction Trial
About the project:
The beef genomic prediction trial project is a pilot project funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in collaboration...
Breeds of beef cattle in Ontario
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
FACT SHEET written by: Joanne Handley - Beef Cattle Geneticist/OMAFRA
Breed Comparisons
The environments and resources available to...
Residual Feed Intake (Net Feed Efficiency) in Beef Cattle
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Improving the feed efficiency of a beef cattle herd can mean big savings for producers. One way to achieve this...
Marbling in double muscled steers
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
Some breeds of cattle are prone to double muscling. These animals have enlarged muscles, giving them the appearance of being...
Crossbreeding beef cattle
Source: Virginia Tech, Scott P. Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Tech
The economic climate of today's beef business is challenging. Commercial cow-calf producers are faced with...
Bull selection: breeding programs that suit operational goals
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Editor’s note: The following is part one of a four-part series that will help you to evaluate different breeding programs,...
Bull selection: Using economically relevant traits
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Editor’s note: The following is part three of a four-part series that will help you to evaluate different breeding programs,...
Genomics have arrived for CCA genetic evaluation
Source: Canadian Charolais Association
The initial EPD run which includes Genomics has now been provided by Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), our genetic evaluation service provider....
Gene expression pinpoints top feed efficient cattle
Source: Alberta Beef Producers
Wide variation between individual animals.
Changes in diet, environment and other factors will trigger different genetic responses in individual cattle, which may...
Beef Genome Research: gain without the pain
Source: Genome Alberta, Geoff Geddes
“Short term pain for long term gain” may sound like a good deal, but it would be even better without the...