Cattlemen's College SPeaker

Dr. Raluca Mateescu

Professor of Quantitative Genetics & Geonomics, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida

Dr. Raluca Mateescu is a Professor of Quantitative Genetics & Genomics in the Department of Animal Sciences at University of Florida. Her research is directed at providing the genomic knowledge and tools the industry needs to respond to 2 challenges: heat stress, expected to increase due to climate change, and consumers’ demand for high quality product with superior nutritive and health value.

Appearing at CattleCon
Cattlemen's College Using Genomics to Unravel the Secrets of Heterosis Friday, February 2, 2024 -- 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Using high-density SNP genotypes, a breed of origin can be assigned to small chromosomal segments in a crossbred animal, and heterozygosity can be calculated on breed of origin haplotypes. The ability to estimate heterosis for individual animals would enable breeders to make informed selection and mating decisions and drive progress in beef cattle breeding programs.
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Brian Dorcey

Brian Dorcey
Director of Veterinary Strategy, Farmers Business Network

Dr. Bob Weaber

Dr. Bob Weaber
Professor / Extension Specialist, Kansas State University

Lily Edwards-Callaway

Lily Edwards-Callaway
Assistant Professor of Livestock Behavior and Welfare, Colorado State University

The Bellamy Brothers

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