Genomic tools for commercial cattle within sight

 

Is knowing your cattle’s DNA becoming a “need to have” instead of a “nice to have?”

In an industry where margins can be tight it’s often hard to justify the cost for something like a DNA test that seems “nice to have.” But what would the return on investment need to be to make DNA testing a “need to have” item on every farm and ranch?

That is a question researchers across Canada are stewing over as genotyping, genomic breed composition, and other factors affecting the genetic progress of Canada’s beef herd gather momentum.

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