genetics

BeefCast 0246 Show Notes:

• Pfizer recently acquired Bovigen and Catapult Genetics. Nigel Evans, Vice President of Animal Genetics, outlines their decision and direction.

BeefCast 0190 Show Notes:

• Would you like 20% lower feed bills? With recent advancements in feed efficiency that can be achieved. Monty Kerley, Ruminant Nutritionist at the University of Missouri, tells about the research that he has been involved with.

BeefCast 0164 Show Notes:

• Janet Riley, American Meat Institute, visits about what we, as meat producers, can do to enhance consumer opinions about meat
• Twig Marston, Kansas State Cow/calf Specialist, talks about using molecular genetics to make improved selection decisions to produce better beef

BeefCast 0086 Show Notes:

• Looking up the genomics/nutrition pipeline with Dr. Jerry Taylor
• Export issues with Dr. Ted Schroeder
• What South Korea's problem is... Jim Mintert
  

• Expert on experts K. Anders Ericsson from Florida State tells FastCompany elite performers aren't genetically superior but do work differently. (Article Link)
• Implanting stockers supplies benefits throughout growth periods.
• Hormones are a hot button with consumers. Charlie Arnot of CMA shares the need for a cooperative communications effort.
• TekVet and IBM partner up on real time body temperature tags to help monitor herd health.

• Preparation for Cloning - Not the Practice - The Perception. What we'll need to do to win the battle for the consumer's mind.
• Mark Walton - Viagen
• Dr. Barb Glenn - Director of the Biotechnology Industry Organization