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February 24, 2023

What We’re Reading | Canadian Beef Breeds Council to launch genetic data hub

By Melissa Bezan, Canadian Cattlemen

It’s Canadian Western Agribition week, and the aroma of mini donuts, hamburgers and smoothies mixes with the more distinct smell of livestock in every room.

In the Queensbury Convention Centre, the crowd noise crowd has dimmed. Members of the breed associations are here for the Canadian Beef Breeds Council annual general meeting, and one of the agenda items is an update on the Canadian Beef Improvement Network and a new platform that promises to make beef cattle genetic data accessible to all sectors.

According to David Sibbald, president of Canadian Beef Breeds Council, the Canadian Beef Improvement Network is an idea that came to life after 25 years.

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‘What We’re Reading‘ is a quick look at some of the issues and insights Alberta Beef Producers’ content creators and editors are reading to stay up-to-date, to broaden perspectives, and to explore issues relevant to the agriculture industry.

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