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Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light
Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light

The germplasm collection at the National Animal Germplasm Program is an invaluable asset for understanding the genetics heritage of U.S. livestock and preventing the loss of genetic diversity.

Beef Production
Gene-Editing Technology Produces First Calf Resistant to BVDV
Gene-Editing Technology Produces First Calf Resistant to BVDV

Scientists at Clay Center, Neb., have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually.

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Industry
Study Aims to Facilitate Traceability During Foodborne Outbreak Investigations
Study Aims to Facilitate Traceability During Foodborne Outbreak Investigations

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) aims to enhance tracing of E. coli O157:H7 back to its source during a foodborne outbreak by studying how the DNA of this bacterium gradually evolves within its natural environment. 

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Beef Production
Scientists Identify Proteins in Bacteria Associated with BRD
Scientists Identify Proteins in Bacteria Associated with BRD

To identify unique proteins that can be used for interventions against BRD, scientists took a closer look at the genetic material of multiple strains of three groups of bacteria commonly implicated with the disease.

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