11/03/2009 01:19PM
Seedstock producers can help give their production sale a boost this
spring by adding inside information from a comprehensive DNA profile to
their offering. They can help add value to their cattle and set their
sale apart from the competition while providing customers with as much
information as possible on sale cattle.
01/29/2009 10:37AM
DULUTH, Ga. — Jan. 29, 2009 — Merial introduces IGENITY® software to aid cattle producers in managing and applying inside information from the comprehensive IGENITY profile. This customizable information management software provides producers an additional tool to better utilize data gained on cattle
01/28/2009 01:31PM
DULUTH, Ga. — Jan. 28, 2009 — The comprehensive IGENITY® profile has expanded to include multiple-marker analyses for average daily gain (ADG) and myostatin. In addition, the horned/polled analysis is now available for more breeds. And the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) has validated
12/19/2008 08:04AM
DULUTH, Ga. — Dec. 19, 2008 — The comprehensive IGENITY® profile now includes an option to evaluate cattle for the presence of Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) — commonly known as Curly Calf Syndrome. Samples will be processed beginning December 19.
“IGENITY is the first DNA provider to make this
11/06/2008 11:28AM
DNA technology can help beef producers make more confident decisions about replacement heifers. FACT.
The only economically important traits producers can learn about are tenderness, marbling and feed efficiency with DNA technology in beef cattle. FICTION. Beef producers have the option of choosing
10/01/2008 11:50AM
As a treasure map may lead to buried treasure, scientists are following genetic markers to predict the genetic makeup of agriculturally important animals. The next generation "map" of genotyping and genome sequencing technologies may identify the traits that underlie the expression of growth, development
09/22/2008 10:53AM
With the addition of genetic markers, the comprehensive IGENITY® profile has become an even more powerful tool for beef producers. DNA markers have been added to the analyses for marbling, quality grade, yield grade, hot carcass weight, fat thickness and ribeye area — making them more valuable for the
06/30/2008 10:54AM
Fall is payday and decision time for cow/calf producers. And with profit margins tightening, this year’s fall decisions carry even more weight than usual.
With information from a comprehensive DNA profile, beef producers can make more confident selection and management decisions this fall.
“At
06/19/2008 01:11PM
DULUTH, GA — June 19, 2008 — Merial announces today the introduction of a combination radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and tissue collection device for use with the IGENITY® profile. Producers can now collect a tissue sample needed for the comprehensive IGENITY profile and apply an RFID tag