A University of Saskatchewan project seeking to unlock the genetic potential of Canadian beef cattle has received a funding boost from the federal and provincial governments.
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Government funding boosts beef cattle genetics research at University of Saskatchewan
Pigs can’t fly: U.S. high-end livestock breeders lose millions in China tariff fallout
China has been a key importer of American hog and dairy cattle genetics, but shipments have stalled
China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but dried up since U.S. President Donald Trump started a trade war with Beijing.
DNA sampling could be the next calving season norm
Proponents of DNA testing at calving say that testing young purebred calves arms the producer to make better business decisions, and you can usually get an ear tag on at the same time.
Funds to boost image of Canadian beef genetics
Canadian Beef Breeds Council celebrates renewed funding to promote Canadian beef breeds internationally
Canadian Beef Breeds Council celebrates renewed funding to promote Canadian beef breeds internationally. Funding was highlighted at the 2024 Canadian Western Agribition.
Beef-on-dairy lifts beef sector
Dairy producers are using beef genetics to capture more value for their animals, and beef experts say it benefits both sectors
Dairy producers are using beef genetics to capture more value for their animals. Beef experts say it benefits both sectors.
Funding to ease Angus, Holstein data gathering
Partnership between Angus and Holstein association will look at sharing trait information and how to automate data management
New funding for the Canadian Angus Association and Holstein Canada may allow the two associations to improve data thatgoes into genetic evaluations and expand into carcass quality and traits that can limit the environmental impact of beefproduction.
Little change for top dairy genetics under modernized LPI
Lactanet to update its benchmark Lifetime Performance Index by early next year
Lactanet has proposed a new Lifetime Performance Index (LPI) for Canadian dairy cows – with new weighting for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing "milkability"
One-hour DNA sequencing available for cattle
Mobile lab brings the power of genetic analysis to the farmer in Saskatchewan
A mobile lab is making it easier and more affordable for the cattle sector to understand herds, or herd diseases, down to the DNA.
Beef 911 : Breeding season prep checklist
The time to set your 2025 calving season up for success is right now
Preparing for breeding season, from cow condition to bull breeding soundness, gives beef producers a headstart on a good 2025 calving season. Here are some expert tips to consider.
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