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Dr. John Basarab: Using Genomics to Improve Beef Cattle Decisions | Ep. 199
In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. John Basarab, Research Professor at the University of Alberta and CEO of Livestock Gentec, discusses how genomics turns DNA samples into practical decision-making tools for commercial beef producers. He explains hybrid vigor, breed composition, economic selection indexes, methane measurement, and why fertility remains central to cow-calf profitability. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Multi-trait selection indexes combine economically important characteristics into one value, allowing breeding decisions to focus directly on overall…
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