The Economics of Gene Testing Cattle
Eric A DeVuyst ( November, 2008 )
Summary
There is a great deal of buzz in the cattle industry regarding genetic testing of bulls, beef cows, and even feeder calves. Several companies offer testing services, including MMI, Igenity and Bovigen. Services include parentage testing and testing for markers associated with economically relevant traits. However, little unbiased information is available to producers regarding the value of genetic knowledge to their bottom line. This fact sheet discusses what little is known about the basic economics of gene testing.
Details
| Organization | Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service |
| Publisher | Oklahoma State University |
| Publication Date | November, 2008 |
| Publication Views | 1577 |
| Material Type | Written Material |
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