Reading Time: < 1 minute Over 60 Alberta producers with more than 10,000 animals have already committed to a newly-announced $2.2 million project to drive adoption of genetic selection tools in Alberta’s livestock sector.The project, which is funded by Results Driven Agricultural Research (RDAR) through a federal-provincial cost-share program, is meant to enhance selected traits such as feed efficiency, disease resistance, female fertility and longevity in livestock.
Cost share program to shell out $2.2M for livestock genetics
Initiative aims to turn beef genetic data into cash at the ranch level
The keys are getting data into a useful form and then creating easy-to-use tools for ranchers, say advocates
Reading Time: 3 minutes How can the cattle industry make better use of genetic data? It’s a question that the Canadian Beef Improvement Network is trying to solve. “It’s really about translating the genetic information within the industry so we can replicate the positive and start to remove the inefficiencies that we have,” said Sandy Russell, CEO of the […] Read more
Soderglen Ranches recognized for its innovation
Reading Time: < 1 minute Soderglen Ranches is a 2021 recipient of the Mark of Excellence Award given out by AgSights, a not-for-profit co-operative specializing in data capture in the food chain. The award is presented periodically to recognize exemplary contributions to livestock improvement and is named after progressive beef producer Mark Warren. Soderglen Ranches’ “commitment to excellence through innovation […] Read more
Matchmaking: Select cattle genetics that are a fit for your operation
Factors such as forage quality or even how far cattle walk can be key when selecting genetics
Reading Time: 4 minutes Putting cattle into an environment that doesn’t suit them is like jamming a round peg in a square hole — you might be able to make it work, but it’s going to take some effort. “Genetic selection is really about putting DNA into production,” said Vermilion-area beef producer Sean McGrath. “You’re buying DNA and you’re […] Read more
Georgia to accept Canadian breeding cattle, hogs
Canada may be able to move up to $2.5 million more in live breeding cattle and live breeding swine to the Black Sea region each year, with new market access to Georgia. The former Soviet country’s government will allow imports of Canadian breeding cattle and hogs effective immediately, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Trade Minister […] Read more
Trade mission to Turkey opens doors
Need to upgrade cattle, sheep and goat genetics offers opportunities for Alberta companies
Reading Time: 2 minutes A provincial trade mission to Turkey has identified significant opportunities for Alberta in the areas of sheep and goat genetics, live cattle and cattle genetics, pulses, pet food, and agriculture-focused post-secondary education and training. The Alberta delegation included OC Flock Management (a Bowden-based company specializing in small ruminants’ reproductive technologies and genetics), ITS Global (a […] Read more
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