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New genomic test identifies polled genotypes
2016-03-09 00:57:15| Beef
There are two ways to get polled cattle—dehorning and breeding. read more
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Brangus genomic test now available
2016-03-03 18:23:03| Beef
As the field of genomics expands and improves, more breeds and commercial crosses will have the availability for advanced technology testing. read more
Improving Sow Reproductive Efficiency Using Genomic Selection
2016-02-10 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
GLOBAL - Commercial pig breeding in general follows a crossbreeding program, where the selection decisions are made within a pure breeding nucleus and the final slaughter pigs are produced from crossbreeding in commercial herds
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AN EXPLANATION OF GENOMIC EPDS
2015-09-18 20:13:06| Cattle Today
In order to understand how genomic tests can enhance Expected progeny Differences (EPDs), it makes sense to first step back and look at what EPDs represent. EPDs are a prediction of an animal's genetic merit that comes from a statistical analysis.
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How and why commercial beef producers are using genomic tools
2015-08-20 18:09:00| Beef
Combined, genomic-enhanced genetic evaluation and specific genomic-based tests offer producers a level of selection accuracy never before available. read more
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