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Glacier FarmMedia - If a new piece of western Canadian research is any indication, few weaned calves ready for the feedlot are carrying

A multidisciplinary research team is working to develop rapid genomic testing methods that will change the way feedlots make decisions about antimicrobial use and ultimately improve antimicrobial stewardship.

SASKATOON – Saskatchewan residents can give input about COVID-19 public health measures by using their smartphones to respond to a series of five-minute surveys. It’s part of a new study launched. . .

Genomics and other omics tools in biological science — such as phenomics, microbiomics, proteomics — involve the study of the appearance, structure and behaviour of animals, their microbiomes and cell proteins. Researchers have made tremendous progress in these areas over the past decade, and they can now use these advanced tools for extensive livestock production, he said.  The beef cattle industry is tremendously important in the West, with Saskatchewan and Alberta accounting for 70 per cent of Canada’s beef production, Adams said. Consequently, even incrementa...

  “This expert multidisciplinary team will apply genomics and other new technologies to the beef sector to enhance production, livestock health, and food safety, as well as reduce greenhouse gases for a more sustainable future.”   The wide-ranging research program, made possible through the CFI Innovation Fund, includes working with Indigenous communities to develop the world’s first bison genome biobank at the university’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE).   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced more than $518 million to support the infrastructure nee...