John Basarab

John Basarab

John Basarab is a RDAR research professor in beef cattle genetics in the department of agricultural, food and nutritional science at the University of Alberta. He is also director of beef operations, Livestock Gentec.
Associate Professor — Livestock Genetics/Genomics / University of Alberta
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Data into profit: Using genomic tools to produce and select superior replacement heifers

Analyzing genomic data can help producers hone in on the most valuable traits for their operations. Genomic research shows that managing to improve hybrid vigor will increase fertility, longevity and lifetime productivity.
January 31, 2024
John Basarab and Kira Hames

Historically, the relative value of traits to the commercial cow-calf sector has been stated as the “10-to-2-to-1 rule of thumb,” where fertility traits are 10 times more important than carcass traits and five times more important than growth traits.


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