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The rate of genetic gain in Wagyu cattle is set to climb rapidly over the next few years as results from a specially-designed genomics discovery program identify the breed’s leading genetic traits quickly and efficiently.
In its first stage, the Wagyu Beef Information Nucleus (BIN) project aims to develop a DNA SNP-based genomic test for Wagyu production traits.
Read the full story here: Wagyu genetic progress ramps-up through DNA work
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