http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology RSS Feed for Technology en-us Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/Consortium-outlines-challenges-potential-for-genomics-149742555.html Applying genomic information or DNA testing to cattle selection is the latest in a long line of methods producers have used to improve the genetic features of livestock over centuries of production. And while the technology already has some practical applications, scientists have just scratched the surface of its overall potential. The National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) has published a white paper titled “Delivering Genomics Technology to the Beef Industry,” summarizing the history, challenges and future outlook for using genomic information toward genetic progress in beef cattle. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/KISS-genomics-139048489.html At the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, CAB introduces GeneMax, a simplified DNA test for commercial Angus cattle. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/Repro-technology-Past-present-and-future-135052808.html Participants in last week’s Range Beef Cow Symposium enjoyed a “peek under the curtain” at potential advancements in reproductive technology from George Seidel, PhD., Colorado State University distinguished professor of biomedical sciences. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/DNA-test-for-gain-grade-available-soon-132634393.html Value-based tool will help commercial producers better select, manage Angus cattle http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/MU-Thompson-Farm-field-day-will-report-added-value-of-calf-genetics-129530683.html The Thompson Farm Field Day, Sept. 20, will feature talks on “Capturing Value from Genetic Improvements.” The program at the University of Missouri research farm west of Spickard, Mo., starts with registration at 8:30 a.m. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/Technology-improving-feedlot-efficiency-receives-funding-in-Canada-129376158.html Canadian Cattlemen reports a Saskatoon, Canada company has received $750,000 in funding to market a genetic tool which tells feedlots how long to feed cattle to achieve optimum weight. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/Cattle-Breeding-Embryo-transfer-127480893.html Most female breeding cattle produce one calf per year. The use of embryo transfer (ET) allows a producer to quickly multiply the genetics of the top females in the herd in addition to gaining genetic improvement from purchasing the best semen that is available that comes with using artificial insemination (AI). http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/Fast-forward-EPDs-accuracy-values---126261803.html Adding DNA information to the American Angus Association® National Cattle Evaluation helps improve the dependability of expected progeny differences (EPD), which is reflected in increased accuracy values. But the question is, how much? And what’s this improvement worth? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/Using-sire-EPDs-in-cow-calf-production-125588393.html A large segment of the beef cattle industry is adopting expected progeny differences (EPDs) as a valuable selection tool in improving calf productivity. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/dna-profiling/technology/Angus-VNR-Information-drives-beef-improvement-124649769.html Duane Jenkins of Little Robe Angus Ranch near Higgins, Texas, shares his perspective on changes in the cattle information available over the decades.