Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock

In the fall of 2000, we published our "Update" through the Office of Research, which is a bi-annual report highlighting activities and accomplishments within our Centre. Below is a listing of the articles:

• Breeding for Balance
  How feed energy impacts dairy cattle health
• Honing In On Genes
  Genomics project puts Holsteins on the map
• Gene Tracking
  New approach improves selection among dairy cattle
• Like Father, Like Son
  Breeding values are further refined for selection decisions
• Counting Sheep ... Year-Round
  Better breeding may make fresh lamb more readily available
• A Sound Technology
  Real-time ultrasound accurately measures sheep carcass traits
• Testing for the Best
  Information from packing plants can help assess beef sires
• Sire Surfing
  BIO-Mate is opening new doors for improved beef production
• Targeting Top-Notch Beef
  Novel breeding approach aims for a bull's eye
• It's All In The Genes
  Beef genetics assessed for role in meat tenderness
• Survival Data, At It's Best
  Finding the best method to measure dairy cattle longevity
• All The Answers
  Advanced dairy data simulations: a sophisticated research tool
• A Mindful Model
  Greater milk recording flexibility for dairy producers
• Family Planning ... For Fish
  Genetic technology improves selection of better rainbow trout
• Transgenic Chickens Lay Future Benefits
  These eggs could fight a broad range of bacteria
• The French Connection
  Providing a genetic safety net for Canadian horses
• Right On The Mark
  Molecular markers help map the pig genome