It’s no secret that food production can be a complicated and mysterious process at times, not to mention risky. Determining how to meet goals without losing money can be a challenge, but a just-completed research project in north-central British Columbia might make it possible to obtain the necessary information in less time and with less […] Read more
Stories by Chris Yates
Beef researchers developing genomic prediction tool
Researchers with Agriculture Canada and the University of Alberta’s Livestock Gentec are working together to develop a genomic prediction tool that could help Canadian beef producers build more efficiency, carcass quality and profitability into the national herd. Livestock Gentec research scientist Changxi Li said they’re asking producers to submit hair, tissue or blood samples as […] Read more