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Posted on: June 18, 2013 2:00 PM
Twitter Snips for June 18th, 2013
Twitter officially opened its Canadian office last week in Toronto. Right now it is mainly a marketing and advertising arm of Twitter but there is speculation around its future plans, and there is no doubt that it is a sign of the importance of...
Posted on: June 17, 2013 1:00 PM
Genomics Application Partnership Program - Intent and Guidelines
The Genomic Applications Partnership Program launched 2 weeks ago is designed to fund downstream research and development projects that address real world challenges and opportunities as identified by users of genomics research (i.e. industry,...
Posted on: June 17, 2013 12:15 PM
Science Borealis Logo Contest
Are you interested in science communication? Looking to be involved in a Canadian-focused science communication environment? Genome Alberta and Canadian Science Publishing have co-founded a new blogging network which will launch in the Fall of this...
Livestock Blog
Posted on: June 14, 2013 11:45 AM
Industry targets top three feedlot diseases
Researchers, veterinarians, and feedlot operators are working on a chute-side tool that would detect common bovine diseases in the early stages, allowing feedlot operators to treat and contain sick...
Posted on: June 14, 2013 11:45 AM
Industry targets top three feedlot diseases
Researchers, veterinarians, and feedlot operators are working on a chute-side tool that would detect common bovine diseases in the early stages, allowing feedlot operators to treat and contain sick animals promptly. The project targets Histophilus...
Posted on: June 7, 2013 12:45 PM
Adopting genomics at the ranch level
Earlier this spring I talked to Sean McGrath, a rancher from the Vermilion area, about a project sequencing DNA from influential Angus sires. We also spoke about the benefits of, and challenges around, adopting genomic technology at the ranch level. ...
Posted on: May 30, 2013 12:15 PM
Farmers Go Green: Using Genetics to Deflate Cow Gas
Environmental groups have long complained about the effects of methane gas from cattle polluting the environment. Indeed, methane is a greenhouse gas packing both a noxious smell and a 25 times larger punch than carbon dioxide in terms of global...
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