Genetic Potential of Feed Efficiency Being Explored
Whoever first uttered that immortal maxim about being unable to manage something without measuring it was likely someone in the cow business—casting a wishful and frustrated glance at his cows, then at...
View ArticleUsing reverse vaccinology to identify novel antigens for vaccine development...
Mannheimia haemolytica is a bacterial pathogen associated with bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in cattle. This condition poses significant health & economic issues for the North American cattle...
View ArticleThe use of metagenomics to develop mitigation strategies for Escherichia coli...
Using functional genomics to study cattle rumen and large intestine metagenomes, we will identify novel bioactive compounds for the control of E. coli O157:H7 and other pathogens in cattle and develop...
View ArticleGenetic Identification techniques to improve food safety recall of ground...
This project seeks to expand the utility of DNA verification of traceability to comminuted meat products such as ground beef, reducing the scope of a product recall in the event of a contamination...
View ArticleDevelopment of Genome Enhanced EBVs for Sow feed Intake and Efficiency
The goal of this project is to develop genome enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs) for sow feed intake and efficiency. These GEBVs will allow breeders to implement genetic improvement programs...
View ArticleCanadian Component of the PRRS Host Genetics Consortium
This project will investigate the impact of host genetics on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). This will provide a model for genomic improvements in health, allowing the industry to...
View ArticleMaking DNA Analysis Results Useful to Producers through the Development of...
This project will develop a new approach to beef cattle selection, one that allows producers to use genomics in a way that ties results together with those of existing evaluations, making selection for...
View ArticleGenomic testing for tenderness in Canadian beef
Beef tenderness is a complex trait with many contributing factors including a significant genetics component. This genetic component should allow cattle breeders to improve the genetic level of...
View ArticleIdentification of biomarkers associated with the onset and progression of...
The overall goal of this research proposal is to identify molecular biomarkers that are associated with the early prediction, diagnosis, and monitoring of major metabolic and infectious diseases of...
View ArticleCharacterization of miRNAs and their targets in food animal pathogen...
Zoonoses are infectious diseases transmissible from animals to humans. Foodborne diseases derived from zoonotically-infected food products pose a threat to human health, resulting in billions of...
View ArticleThe Emerging Science of Metabolomics
Genome Canada and Genome Alberta funded a large scale metabolomics project that was key in the 2007 announcement of the Human Metabolome. Metabolomics is a related to genomics and proteomics and...
View ArticleUse of metagenomics to develop mitigation strategies for Escherichia coli...
Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a major food borne human pathogen causing disease worldwide. Cattle have been recognized as the primary reservoir for this pathogen. Targeting super shedder cattle for...
View ArticleNew Livestock Genomics Research Funding Ready to Roll Out
Genome Alberta, the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency and the University of Lethbridge are pleased to announce the first of 9 projects approved for funding under Genome Alberta’s ‘Alberta Livestock...
View ArticleQueensland Brangus genetics set US record
A far North Queensland Brangus stud will send the first ever Australian Brangus genetics to America later this year after achieving a record sale at the world’s largest stock show and rodeo in Houston,...
View ArticleFederal Investment Supports Commercialization of Livestock Genomics Technology
March 16, 2011 Edmonton, Alberta The Government of Canada is supporting the commercialization of new genomics technologies that will reduce costs, enhance product quality, and increase the...
View Article"Maintaining healthy and more profitable pig production" Project Funding...
Project Leaders: Graham Plastow, John Harding, and Bob Kemp Lead Genome Centre: Genome Alberta Maintaining healthy and more profitable pig production. With the mapping of the pig genome, scientists now...
View Article"Improving the Canadian cattle herd" Project Funding Announced
Project Leaders: Stephen Moore and Stephen Miller Lead Genome Centre: Genome Alberta Improving the Canadian cattle herd. The beef and dairy industries contribute more than $40 billion to the Canadian...
View ArticleCCA Welcomes Focus on Market Access, Research and Innovation in Budget 2011
March 22, 2011 Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) appreciates the Government of Canada’s focus on research and innovation in the agricultural sector, as announced in Budget 2011...
View ArticleCCA Congratulates Conservative Party on Election Majority
May 03, 2011 Calgary, AB – Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) President Travis Toews congratulates Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party of Canada for its majority win in...
View ArticleAccelerated Genetics Honored For International Export Success
(5/16/2011) Accelerated Genetics was a recipient of the 2011 Governor's Export Achievement Award. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker presented the annual Export Achievement Awards on Tuesday, May 10th, to...
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