Learning Resources
Beef Cattle Research Council Webinars
Beef Cattle Research Council Bov-Innovation Fact Sheets
Western Beef Development Centre Fact Sheets
eBEEF & NBCEC Factsheets from Beef Improvement Federation
Beef Sire Selection Manual by National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium
Carcass Information & the Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS)
Canadian Beef Industry Statistics
Decision Making Tools & Calculators
Beef Cattle Research Council Decision Making Tools
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Decision Making Tools
Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle
Marketing Resources
Genetics/Genomics Resources
Beef Cattle Selection
- Genomics Fact Sheet
- Value of Collecting Phenotypes
- The Random Shuffle of Genes: Putting the E in EPD
- EPD Basics and Definitions
- Beef Sire Selection Recommendations
- Beef Cattle Economic Selection Indices
- Decreasing Generation Interval to Increase Genetic Progress
- Genetic Correlations and Antagonisms
- Economically Relevant Traits
Use of DNA Information
- How To Get Started With DNA Testing
- DNA Sample Collection
- How DNA Testing Will Affect the Accuracy of EPD Information
- Recent Developments In Genetic Evaluations and Genomic Testing
- Initial Genome-Wide Association Study of Feed Intake Related Traits in Beef Cattle
- Genetic Markers of Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) Susceptibility
- Genetic Practices to Improve Beef Cattle Reproduction
- Commercial Replacement Heifer Selection
- Mating Systems in Commercial Beef Cattle Operations
Simple (single gene) Traits
- Color Patterns in Crossbred Beef Cattle
- Genetic Defects
- Managing Genetic Defects
- The Genetics of Horned, Polled and Scurred Cattle
DNA Testing Resources for Commercial Producers
EnVigour HX™
The first made in Canada genomics tool for crossbred beef cattle! EnVigour HX™ combines parentage verification, genomic breed composition, and a simple Vigour Score (assessment of hybrid vigour) to develop a crossbreeding strategy optimized for your goals in your herd.
Learn more at: http://deltagenomics.com/services/envigour-hx/
Leptin Testing
Leptin is a hormone that regulates feed intake, energy expenditure and whole body energy balance. A SNP in the Leptin gene has been associated with several economically important traits including milk production, weaning weight, backfat, marbling, quality grade, yield grade, dry matter intake, and days on feed. There are 3 Leptin variants:
CC (lean) animals have less fat and therefore, are less economically favourable
CT animals are economically intermediate
TT (fat) animals have more fat and therefore, are more economically favourable
The Canadian Limousin Association does not offer Leptin testing through the Association, however, the laboratory that independently offers these tests is listed below:
Quantum Genetix (GenServe Laboratories Inc.) 101 - 110 Research Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 3R3
Igenity Testing
The Igenity Gold profile ranks cattle in 13 maternal, performance and carcass traits while the Igenity Silver profile ranks cattle in 6 maternal, performance and carcass traits.
The Canadian Limousin Association does not offer Igenity testing through the Association, however, the laboratory that independently offers these tests is listed below:
Delta Genomics Suite 4244 TEC Centre, 10230 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6
Delta Genomics Igenity Order Form
Industry Events
Want to join other producers in learning more? Attend a field day, conference or other industry event hosted by an industry organization such as:
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Cow-Calf Economics
Alberta Beef Industry Conference
BC Cattlemen's Association Annual General Meeting
Canadian Beef Industry Conference
Manitoba Beef Producers Annual General Meeting
Ontario Beef Industry Convention
Saskatchewan Stock Growers Annual AGM & Convention
Western Beef Development Centre
Links
Alberta Cattle Feeders Association
British Columbia Cattlemen's Association
Canadian Beef Industry Conference
Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Cattlemen's Young Leaders Program
Les Producteurs de bovins du Québec
Livestock Markets Association of Canada
National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium
National Cattle Feeders' Association
New Brunswick Cattle Producers
North American Limousin Foundation
Prince Edward Island Cattle Producers
Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association