S2E3: Practical Genetic Improvement
Episode description
Amy Higgins (VBP+ Coordinator from New Brunswick)is joined by Kajal Devani (kdevani@cdnangus.ca - Canadian Angus Association), and Sean McGrath (sean@ranchingsystems.com - Round Rock Ranching) and have a discussion around the tools that are available for genetic selection and improving the cow herd.
Genomics 101- Canadian Angus Youtube Channel can be found here: https://youtu.be/vUJjMRbARKA
https://www.cdnangus.ca/adding-value/angusone-epd-genetic-evaluations/
VBP+ is an approved certification body for the Canadian Roundtable for Canadian Beef (CRSB). Beef operations that are certified by VBP+ are also recognized as meeting the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard and are eligible to participate in certified sustainable sourcing programs.
Producer & Host: Amy Higgins (nb@verifiedbeef.ca)
Technical Producer: Carissa Geddes (maritimebeefcomm@gmail.com )
Special Thanks to Michael Boyd for assisting with Podcast startup: michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com https://podcastatlantic.com/
Music "Angels we have heard on high" composed by Matt Weidauer from: https://archesaudio.com/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simply-verified-beef
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Thanks to our feature sponsor- the Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.