Bovine Genomics
Alberta Livestock Genomics Funding
Genome Alberta has received 4.8 million dollars in funding from the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) to invest in livestock genetics research to help improve the health, reputation, and quality of Alberta's livestock.
This Competition is open to researchers based at provincial, national or international research institutions and private industry, but must be led or co-led by an Alberta or Canadian Investigator. Genome Alberta will fund a maximum of $500K (Cdn) per Research Project. All proposed research projects must be collaborative and must clearly demonstrate support from, and benefit to, end users. Genome Alberta is accepting Letters of Intent until May 17, 2010. TheGuidelines and the Letter of Intent template can be downloaded by clicking on the links and you can go to http://www.genomealberta.ca/livestockgenomics/ for more information.
Canadian Bovine Genomics Workshop
In September of 2009 Genome Alberta co-sponsored a Canadian Bovine Genomics Workshop with representatives from academic institutions, industry, government, and ranchers. The workshop was held to share information on current programs, projects and technology, and provided the opportunity to discuss what directions and investments are required for an internationally competitive Canada beef industry.
Speakers at the workshop covered a range of related topics and we are able to provide many of the presentations for you.
Aquatic and Terrestrial Animal Genomics
Genome Alberta and a range of partners contributed to a postion paper that is being incorporated into some of our new work around livestock genomics. A more complete discussion of ATAG is available at http://www.genomealberta.ca/ATAG/
Alberta Bovine Genomics Annual Meeting
This is the 3rd annual meeting of the Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Livestock Genomics Technology (formerly the Alberta Bovine Genomics Program), and it is being organized together with the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The meeting will look at how genomics touches many of the quality issues impacting the sector and seek linkages and synergies to keep Canada at the forefront of the field and the industry competitive.
Where: Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire , Calgary, Alberta
When: May 11th - 13th
Visit the website at http://www.albertabovinegenomicsagm.com/
The Value of Beef Genetics
Canadian ranchers have valued the genetics of their herds since the country was first settle by people looking to making a living raising cattle. Initially it was trial and error but over the years breeding and selection has become far more sophisticated and requires an investment of time and energy.
Here is a video for Oklahoma State University on how good genetics can improve a cattle producer's efficiency.