Indexes, SNPs, DNA Testing - Understanding Complicated Genetics and How It Applies to the Cow/calf Producer

Resource: Dr. Matt Spangler, Asst. Professor of Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Dr. Matt Spangler, Beef Specialist Beef Cattle Breeding and Genetics discusses indexes and how they are developed. In addition, he discusses the ins and outs of DNA testing. Finally, Dr. Spangler engages in a conversation on SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) and how this technology can be used by producers.

(1-18-10) Indexes, SNPs, DNA Testing - Understanding Complicated Genetics
and How It Applies to the Cow/calf Producer

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