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ABS Global, Inc.
Developer and manufacturer of frozen bovine semen. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit that develops animal nucleus transfer systems. Products are sold to the dairy and beef industries.
www.absglobal.com
Accelerated Genetics
Producer of genetic products and technologies to make farming more profitable and efficient.
www.accelgen.com
AgriVirion
Contract protein production service provider with expertise in the production of baculovirus-coded recombinant proteins on scales that either cannot be achieved, or would be prohibitively expensive, with conventional cultured insect cell methods...
www.agrivirion.com
AgriVirion, Inc.
Producer of baculovirus-coded recombinant proteins. Typical applications include targets for high-throughput screening or samples for physical characterization such as crystallography and the characterization of encoded proteins from genome ini...
www.agrivirion.com
AMS Genetics
Genetics is a producer in the international movement of cryogenic genetics.
www.amsgenetics.com
USDA-ARS - Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Research organization that discovers, tests and implements improved genetic evaluation techniques for economically important traits of dairy cattle and goats.
aipl.arsusda.gov
AviGenics, Inc.
Developer of avian transgenesis technology and nuclear transfer. The company is producing human biopharmaceuticals and proteins in the egg whites of poultry for applications in biopharmaceuticals, blood factors, monoclonal antibodies and animal...
www.avigenics.com
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Bioniche Life Sciences
Fully integrated, innovative, Canadian biopharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of proprietary technologies for both the human and veterinary markets worldwide.
www.bioniche.com
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Canada's Dairy Cattle Genetic Evaluation Center
Provides dairy cattle genetic evaluation services to the Canadian dairy cattle industry
www.cdn.ca
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Gala Design
Second generation transgenics company dedicated to the production of recombinant products in milk and the enhancement of livestock genetics.
www.gala.com
Gala Design LLC
Manufacturer of trangenic bovines. Products are sold to the agriculture industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.gala.com
H
Holland Genetics
Product division of CR Delta, supplier of products and services for cattle improvement, whereby breeders can realize additional sustainable income.
www.hg.nl
I
Insect Biotechnology, Inc.
Producer of biorational insecticides for the control of mosquito populations. Products are sold to the pest control industry.
www.insectbio.com
L
Lexicon
Used its gene trapping technology in a high-throughput, automated process to rapidly create knockout mouse ES cells throughout the genome, permitting the large-scale in vivo study of mammalian gene function.
www.lexgen.com
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New Zealand Genetics
Provider of genetics, information and advisory services to pastoral dairy farmers.
www.newzealandgenetics.com
Nexia Biotechnologies
Producer of authentic recombinant spider silk, and manufacturer of biomaterials and therapeutic proteins in the milk of transgenic dairy goats; located in Canada.
www.nexiabiotech.com
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PerPETuate
Biotechnology aimed at giving you a head start on cloning your animal - takes DNA sample and stores it for the future.
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Pharming
Commercial, product-oriented pharmaceutical company that has developed a technology platform for producing recombinant proteins in the milk of transgenic animals.
www.pharming.com
Producers Livestock Marketing Association and Credit Corporation
Livestock cooperative, includes purchasing, sales, and risk management services.
www.plmcoop.com
Progressive Genetics
Independent farmer cattle-breeding co-operative based in eastern Ireland. Operates an integrated cattle-breeding service for the dairy and beef farmers of Ireland.
www.progressivegenetics.ie
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Select Sires
Producer of Bovine genetics.
www.selectsires.com
Semex
Canadian genetic partnership, the largest cooperatively owned livestock genetics company in the world.
www.semex.com
T
Trans Ova Genetics
Generating embryos and pregnancies for cattle.
www.transova.com
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Universal Genetics
Collects and markets dairy and beef semen to Canadian and International Markets.
www.unigen.org
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Guide to Livestock Biotechnology

Biotechnology in livestock can improve profits from your livestock herd

By Denise Brown

Livestock biotechnology is a growing business. Not only are farmers interested in making the most money from their livestock, consumers want leaner, healthier meat products. The fields of swine and cattle biotechnology are changing rapidly as the knowledge base for genetics grows.

Information about livestock biotechnology covers a wide range of topics. A lot of information relates to biotechnology in cattle. Recent outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as made cow disease, have led to increased research into the causes of the disease. Livestock genetics companies are using testing effectively to improve their knowledge of mad cow disease. They can now pinpoint specific traits they should look for in cattle breeds, traits that make the cow less genetically disposed to get certain diseases.

As you work with livestock biotechnology to improve your herd, you should consider these things:

1. Make sure the livestock genetics companies provide you with the freshest possible supplies.

2. Make sure the livestock genetics company you choose to partner with has a proper handling protocol in place, and that you use that same protocol once you get the genetic materials.

3. Make sure you purchase top-quality genetic products designed to endow your livestock herd with desirable traits.


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Purchase top-quality cattle biotechnology products

This is especially important if you're using artificial insemination (AI) for your cattle herd. To improve the quality of beef produced by your cows, you need to shorten the rate of time it takes to get a calf to market. You want to sell calves that have good musculature but provide tender meat. Look for cattle genetics companies that offer that to you.

I recommend: Bovine Elite is an industry leader that offers semen for all breeds of beef cattle. Select Sires is another company that offers semen for all breeds.

Use livestock biotechnology to improve your dairy herd

While people typically recoil at the idea of genetically modified milk, dairy cattle breeds are constantly improving thanks to biotechnology. Also, dairy cattle biotechnology is responsible for improving herd health and providing safer milk for us to drink.

I recommend: ABS Global is a dairy cattle breeding company that offers a full line of services to help you manage the genetics of your dairy herd. ImmuCell offers line of biotechnology products that help protect dairy cattle from mastitis, a disease that lowers milk production.

Use livestock biotechnology in your swine herd

Producing a long, lean hog that takes the fewest number of days to get to market is the ultimate goal of a productive hog farmer. Using swine genetics to achieve that goal is just good business sense.

I recommend: Newsham Choice Genetics provide a line of swine semen to help improve the quality of pork from your herd. Babcock Genetics also offers genetics to improve your herd.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  More and more cattle farmers are using livestock biotechnology to synchronize their entire herd's breeding cycle. A synchronized breeding system gives the cows more chances to get pregnant on schedule, which means they're more likely to send bigger calves to market. A synchronized herd also produces calves that are genetically similar, in not only looks but size as well.
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Biotechnology in livestock can improve profits from your livestock herd.
Livestock biotechnology is a growing business. Not only are farmers interested in making the most money from their livestock, consumers want leaner, healthier meat products. The fields of swine and cattle biotechnology are changing rapidly as the knowledge base for genetics grows.Information about livestock biotechnology covers a wide range of topics. A lot of information relates to biotechnology in cattle. Recent outbreaks of ... Read more
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