
Tag Archives genetics

Angus associations share data on foot scores
Purely Purebred: News from the January 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Selecting beef genetics for profitability and performance
Three producers touch on everything from feed efficiency to getting the most information possible on AI sires

Beware of Kazakhs wanting to buy seed, agency says
Seed growers and farmers alike are being warned such sales breach breeders' rights rules

Farmer and activist Percy Schmeiser, 89
Thorn in Monsanto's side also the subject of a new major film

Making genomics work for commercial cattle herds
DNA testing and genomic-enhanced EPDs could contribute to more profitable selection, management and marketing decisions for commercial producers

“Genomic Time Travel” approach finds genetic traits to breed more productive, resilient African cattle
New study deploys advanced tools to retrace 1,000 years of African pastoralist cattle breeding, identifying traits to help cattle survive blistering heat, drought and advancing diseases

Beef Breeds Council becomes arm of CCA
Cattle genetics body now a division of Canadian Cattlemen's Association

Supercluster backing canola protein production

Nature vs. Nurture in animal performance
Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

Cattle researchers map feed-efficiency genes
Research: News Roundup from the November 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Holding back calves this year? We’re here to help. Feeding & backgrounding info relevant to your operation, all in one place. Get tips from the experts to get you through the season in Canadian Cattlemen: The Best of Feeding & Backgrounding.