Ultrasound can be used to measure of body composition traits. This is intended to be the definitive source of information on the bovine major histocompatibility complex - its genes, proteins and polymorphism. Cattle gene information is presented. Canada's Dairy Cattle Genetic Evaluation Center Providing information on genetic trends in dairy breeds. A great site for information on the genetics and health of swine in Canada.
Genetic database is searchable.
Cloning Hits the Big Time Find out how cloning of livestock animals may become a big time industry and what hurdles need to be overcome. Topics of these articles include cloning experiments with sheep, pigs, and calves. Other articles address ethics and problems encountered in cloning experiments. Mother Nature Dolly was a product of genetic research of farm animals. Find more facts about cloning here, including a link leading you to dates and descriptions of other milestones in cloning.