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Results are In--Using Data to Empower Better Management
New examples of how your check-off dollars are working for you
Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off dollars that beef cattle producers allocate to research fund a variety of studies–from keeping cattle healthy and improving pasture productivity to boosting feed efficiency and ensuring high quality beef. This post is part of an ongoing series that highlights recent research results. You can find all BCRC research summaries under “For Producers.”
What is the ecological value of wetlands?
Canadian wetlands have lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than other parts of the world due to freeze-thaw cycles. GHG emissions from wetlands on pasture are lower than those on cropland, likely due to the forages present in the riparian zones of pasture wetlands.
Researchers are developing a vaccine that could protect livestock against bovine tuberculosis (TB) without interfering with TB tests–a major breakthrough if successful.
New, improved genomic technologies can help determine if current viral vaccines against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) are working effectively and identify where new vaccines are needed.
What can the genome of beef feedlot environments tell us about antimicrobial resistance?
Scientists have developed a regional beef industry specific catalogue of antimicrobial resistant genes (ARGs) and have identified practices that contribute to antimicrobial resistance of BRD pathogens in feedlots.
Can we gain a better understanding of joint infections in cattle?
A new DNA preparation method could improve the detection of disease and antimicrobial resistance to inform better treatment decisions and benefit surveillance.
Can commercial beef producers benefit from a genetics management tool?
A whole herd genetic management platform has been developed to help commercial beef cattle producers make breeding and selection decisions that meet their operation’s goals.
How do rumen bacteria affect animal performance and beef quality?
Fecal metabolomics platforms are poised to offer a non-invasive sampling tool, however, there are major gaps in knowledge of the bile salt and acid pool in cattle and how it influences health and carcass quality.
What can the microbiome tell us about the difference between footrot and digital dermatitis?
Similar bacteria are found in both footrot and digital dermatitis lesions, but they occur in different proportions. The differences aren’t clear enough to accurately differentiate which infection an individual animal has, but they may help diagnose outbreaks at a group level.
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