Make more precise AI sire selection decisions with HD 50K for Angus |
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Artificial insemination (AI) sire selection decisions made this spring will greatly affect the future genetic makeup and profitability of a herd for years. This is why producers should take advantage of all existing tools.
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Pfizer Animal Genetics Announces Availability of High-Density 50K for Angus Cattle |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (January 14, 2010)—A significant milestone in the history of beef genetics occurred today when Pfizer Animal Genetics announced the completion of HD 50K, the beef industry’s first commercially available predictions based on a High-Density panel of more than 50,000 markers. This breakthrough represents significantly greater selection opportunities for owners of black Angus cattle.
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Powerful new prediction tools soon to be available to beef producers |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (December 15, 2009)—Bovine genomics technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Since the first genetic marker in beef cattle—a marker for marbling—was available in 2000, rapid advancements in the breadth and application of genomics have transformed the landscape of beef cattle genetics.
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Making stronger, directed breeding decisions for a successful future |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (October 19, 2009)—Selecting and identifying feed efficient bulls with favorable carcass traits for tenderness and marbling are key components for registered Brangus breeders John and Carolyn Kopycinski of Oak Creek Farms in Chappell Hill, Texas.
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Pfizer Animal Genetics releases three genetic defect diagnostic tests |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (September 29, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics has expanded its genetic defect testing capabilities to encompass three new diagnostic tests and new combined tests.
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Pfizer Animal Genetics to deliver unprecedented genomic innovations to
cattle industry
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (September 15, 2009)—Cattle producers will soon have access to a powerful new suite of traits from Pfizer Animal Genetics that uses significantly more information to generate genomic predictions.
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Dr. Ronnie Green chosen as President-Elect of American Society of Animal Science |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (July 15, 2009)—The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) announced today that Dr. Ronnie D. Green will serve as the association’s 2009 – 2010 President-Elect. The President-Elect is chosen by a general membership vote after a nominating committee selects two qualified candidates from a group of nominated members. Dr. Green is the Senior Director, Global Technical Services with Pfizer Animal Genetics.
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Pfizer Animal Genetics now running Osteopetrosis
test |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (June 30, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics is now offering
a diagnostic test for the genetic defect Osteopetrosis (OS).
Additionally, Pfizer Animal Genetics has been approved by the Red Angus
Association of America (RAAA) as an OS testing laboratory.
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Pfizer Animal Genetics now running Neuropathic
Hydrocephalus test |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (June 10, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics is now offering
a new diagnostic test for the genetic defect Neuropathic Hydrocephalus
(NH). In collaboration with Dr. Jon Beever at the University of
Illinois, Dr. David Steffen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and
the American Angus Association (AAA), the gene mutation responsible for
NH has been identified and a commercial test has been developed and
validated. Additionally, Pfizer Animal Genetics has been approved by the
American Angus Association as an NH testing laboratory... |
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Two industry leaders added to Pfizer Animal
Genetics team |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (May 28, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics has made two
significant additions to its research and development and technical
service teams with the hiring of Sue DeNise, Ph.D. and Kent Andersen,
Ph.D. The addition of these two highly respected experts exemplifies an
ongoing effort by Pfizer Animal Genetics to build a world-renowned staff
of genomics experts to advance DNA-marker technology and its
application..... |
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Pfizer Animal Genetics Announces Laboratory,
Headquarters Move to Kalamazoo |
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (May 1, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics has successfully
completed the move of its DNA-testing facilities, Customer Service and
administration from Harahan, Louisiana, to new, custom-built facilities
in Kalamazoo, Michigan.... |
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