Canada’s leading centre for livestock genomics
In This Presentation Who we are What we do Why we do it What we have achieved What benefits genomics brings What we are doing next Why join us
Who We Are An Alberta Innovates centre that was created to capitalize on world-class genomics research bring the commercial benefits of genomics to the Canadian livestock industry
People—Our Best Resource Representative management and scientific advisory boards World-class scientific team Key research partners Experienced executive team
Executive Team (science) Experienced in Commercializing technology Leading international multi-disciplinary projects
Research/ Innovation Research/ Innovation Commercialization Industry Adoption Industry Adoption What We Do
What Is Genomics? The study of an organism’s DNA sequence (genome) The analysis of the relationship between genetics and traits
Why We Do It Global competition is putting pressure on the Canadian livestock industry Genomics tools can benefit the industry financially Livestock genomics technologies can benefit society
What We Have Achieved Practical and useful research results Successful commercialization Technology transfer activities
Benefits: Producers COSTCOST COSTCOST
Benefits: Society Higher nutritional value from meat Safe, healthy, quality meat Reduced environmental impact from livestock Improved animal health
Benefits: Investors
Next Steps: Research Productivity Health Quality Traceability
Next Steps: Commercialization Spinoff companies Partnerships Selection tools Patents and licences Industry adoption activities
Why Join Us “Investment is made for future opportunity, and not by preserving the questionable status quo. The knowledge- intensive bio-economy is real, is here today, and will create potentially huge new value for agriculture in the future.” Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, 2007
Summary Genomics and Livestock Gentec will have a transformational effect on the Canadian livestock industry Livestock Gentec technologies present a competitive advantage
Contact Us Livestock Gentec 1400 College Plaza Street Edmonton AB T6G 2C8