Genetic Selection News Today

The pros and cons of retaining heifer calves born to first-calf heifers

Geneticists Kristen Parker Gaddis and Asha Miles presented the research updates from CDCB and USDA’s Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL), respectively.

Richard Lynn, who has died aged 93, was an evolutionary psychologist whose work on the genetic and environmental influences on intelligence and race, and his belief in the value of genetic selection to improve the quality of the human population, led to his being described as “one of the most unapologetic and raw ‘scientific’ racists operating today” and as an “unapologetic eugenicist”.

The industry leader will speak at the Gippsland Red Meat Conference on August 29.

The industry leader will speak at the Gippsland Red Meat Conference on August 29.

Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and innovations which they could adopt on their own farms.

Dairy farmer, Conor Casey has said he "enjoyed the interaction with other farmers who are keen to learn" after a TDF farm visit.

Importance of Genetic Selection a Big Topic at American Lamb Summit

Four part series begins Feb. 21.

Classes give insight into making important decisions in buying and raising beef cattle.