Genomics

  • May 25, 2023BCRC Announces $2 Million in Funding for 12 Beef Research Projects

    Industry funding will be leveraged with over $4 million in matching funding through...

    Keep Reading
  • December 3, 2021Attn Researchers – Genome Alberta and RDAR Soliciting Statements of Interest

    Genome Alberta is supporting Results Driven Agriculture...

    Keep Reading
  • April 9, 2018Attention researchers: A3GP call for research proposals

    Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Department (AAF) have partnered with Genome Alberta to...

    Keep Reading
  • August 3, 2016Genomics

    Genomics studies the structure, function, evolution and mapping of DNA and genomes. It deals with the complete set of genes and genetic...

    Keep Reading
  • June 16, 2016Bov-Innovation: Putting Theory into Practice

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the June 2016...

    Keep Reading
  • February 16, 2016Designer Genes

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of Canadian...

    Keep Reading
  • October 31, 2014Selecting for Improved Feed Efficiency and Carcass Quality: Putting Theory into Practice

    A number of genomic markers for feedlot feed efficiency and...

    Keep Reading
  • October 6, 2014Next Time you Process Cattle, Pull Tail Hairs

    DNA Sampling and Application in the Cow Herd This is a guest post written by Sean McGrath, a rancher...

    Keep Reading
  • April 17, 2014Webinar May 1: Improving Feed Efficiency in Seedstock Through Genomics

    Updated: Missed the webinar? Find the recording and check for future webinars...

    Keep Reading
  • December 3, 2013Genetic Selection for Beef Quality: New Video

    In the latest episode of the Beef Research School series, Bruce Holmquist talks about the role genetics...

    Keep Reading
  • October 31, 2013Molecular Factors Influencing Maintenance Energy Requirements in Mature Beef Cows

    Feed costs represent a significant input cost in the cow-calf...

    Keep Reading
  • October 3, 2013Does Cow Nutrition During Pregnancy Affect Gene Expression in the Calf?

    Traditional wisdom holds that an animal’s genetics and the environment it...

    Keep Reading
  • July 30, 2013New Technologies to Breed Better Barley

    The nutritional value of barley grain comes from its seed starch content, but a great deal of barley is used...

    Keep Reading
  • February 25, 2013EPDs: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

    There are many factors that play a role in choosing a new bull for your operation. EPDs can help estimate the...

    Keep Reading
  • February 11, 2013New Video Explains the use of RFI to Select for Feed Efficiency

    A new episode is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com. Efficient feed conversion...

    Keep Reading
  • September 20, 2012Genomics 101

    Genomics, the study of DNA sequences, has received a lot of interest and research investment in the beef and cattle industry. ...

    Keep Reading