Tag: genetic markers

Bee appearance and behavior may be related, genetic study reveals

by Tory Moore
January 18, 2022

Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers. A new UF/IFAS study identified genetic characteristics relevant to the production and behavioral attributes of these ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Africanized Bees, Beekeeping, Bees, Entomology, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Genetic Markers, Genetics, Honey Bee Research And Extension Lab, Honey Bees, Honeybee, Insects, UF/IFAS, UFHoneyBee, UFHoneyBeeLab, UFIFASExtension, Usda, USDA APHIS

UF research provides insight to equine metabolic syndrome

by Tory Moore
September 2, 2021

Equine metabolic syndrome, a common equine condition, often proves difficult for veterinarians to diagnose and treat. Recent UF/IFAS research into genetic factors contributing to the disease provides guidance on how to manage horses so owners ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Arabian Horse, College Of Veterinary Medicine, Equestrian, Equine, Equine Business, Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Founder, Genetic Markers, Horse, Horse Care, Horse Management, Horses, Laminitis

UF research finds genetic markers for cattle health, growth

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 1, 2021

By DeLene Beeland New University of Florida research findings could improve cattle breeding by giving ranchers desirable traits such as faster animal growth and greater resistance against disease. In their study, researchers uncovered links ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Animal Sciences, Beef Cattle, Emerging Pathogens Institute, Gastrointestinal Tract, Genetic Markers, Gut Bacteria, KC Jeong, Livestock Productivity

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