Select Sires launches new mobile app with sire search
Source: Select Sires news release
Select Sires has developed a full-service sire search mobile application for farmer-owners. This easy-to-navigate app is available at no cost...
The power of genetics: selecting breeding stock for grass-fed beef
Source: Perennia
One of the most frequently asked questions concerning grass-fed beef genetics is: “What breed(s) of cattle are the best for grass-fed beef production?”...
Expression of genes controlling fat deposition in two genetically diverse beef cattle breeds fed...
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
da Costa, A.S.H., Pires, V.M.R., Fontes, C.M.G.A. et al. Expression of genes controlling fat deposition in two genetically diverse beef cattle...
Genomic testing
Source: Canadian Angus Association
Genomic testing has been evolving quickly over the past two decades. It has become increasingly less expensive and more informative to...
Genomics and beef production –What is available and what should I do?
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Special thank you to Dr. John Crowley, Director of Scientific and Industry Advancement for the Canadian Beef Breeds Council, for contributing...
Genetic expression profile of beef quality traits that influence general criteria to purchase by...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Meat quality traits such as meat colour and marbling are important because of their strong impact...
New Traits being recorded at the Canadian Angus Association
Source: Canadian Angus Association
The new traits include:
Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG)
Docility EPD
Heifer Pregnancy EPD
Mature Weight EPD
Claw Set EPD and Foot Angle EPD
Residual Average Daily...
Fine-tune your breeding for extra money
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
A lot of fuss is made in beef management circles about short calving seasons and high conception rates. A...
Phenotypic and genetic correlations of fatty acid composition in subcutaneous adipose tissue with carcass...
Source: Government of Canada
Citation: Ekine-Dzivenu, C., Vinsky, M., Basarab, J.A., Aalhus, J.L., Dugan, M.E.R., Li, C. (2017). Phenotypic and genetic correlations of fatty acid...
Genomic-based identification of environmental and clinical Listeria monocytogenes strains associated with an abortion outbreak...
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
Abstract
Background
In a beef cattle facility an outbreak of abortions occurred over a 36-day period and included samples from two aborted (non-viable)...