
Animal Selection, Genetics and Genomics Network
@asggn_gra
ASGGN is a forum for scientists exploring the impact of genetic technologies for managing livestock greenhouse gas emissions.
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http://globalresearchalliance.org/research/livestock/networks/animal-selection-genetics-genomics-network 18-09-2018 03:57:15
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This was a really great opportunity to discuss the global challenges around science and capability in the greenhouse gas space AgResearch

Measuring Methane, Microbes, and Feed Intake for breeding schemes will be held in Rotterdam on 3 July 22, 13:00-17:00. Join this lively, practical, informative meeting through your WCGALP.com registration/email [email protected] Cost 50Euros (inc. Lunch)




"In the absence of genetics, industry will be paying a carbon tax forever" Quote from Robert Banks discussing the value proposition of using breeding to reduce livestock emissions at the Animal Selection, Genetics and Genomics Network meeting today held at WCGALP2022


Nicolas Gengler discussing the new and exciting possibilities for use of spectral technology for large scale phenotyping WCGALP2022 Animal Selection, Genetics and Genomics Network Nicolas Gengler


Marcin Pszczola gives a great insight into greenhouse gas research in Poland at Animal Selection, Genetics and Genomics Network and the great foundation laid by METHAGENE for future research Marcin Pszczola

Julius van der Werf showing that Australia is serious about measuring methane in large numbers of sheep and cattle for sustainable livestock breeding schemes Animal Selection, Genetics and Genomics Network WCGALP2022 Julius van der Werf Sam Clark


Coralia Manzanilla Pech gives a review on long term, large scale phenotyping for methane emissions in Denmark, using sniffers and how global academic and industry collaboration have helped to evaluate methane traits Coralia Manzanilla Animal Selection, Genetics and Genomics Network WCGALP2022




Elly Navajas talks about the application of technology to improve feed efficiency and lower methane emissions from the sheep flock with some real joined up thinking from the Grass to Gas multi partner project. #WCGALP2022 @GrassToGas Elly Navajas


Our network meeting was a resounding success at WCGALP2022. 75 participants from 25 countries, with the recurring theme that breeding is our most successful tool for sustainable livestock. Leader Suzanne Rowe sums up new opportunities for collaboration. AgResearch


This is my first tweet 🐣 We welcome WCGALP2022 participants and those interested in #WCGALP2022 to follow this account WCGALP2026 where we will discuss all things associated with WCGALP 2026 July 12-17 in Madison, Wisconsin 🇺🇸 youtu.be/ddPD-A39zYM via YouTube #WCGALP2026
