Dan and Heather get into the details of how genomics and DNA testing is done and applied to operations. You don't want to miss this inside scoop to an incredible technology.
Rituals…
We all have them when it comes to our operations!
You need to spray xyz fungicide every year at this date….
As far as you know, bull 321 is the best among the herd in the pen.
What if we introduced new technologies and broke free from our usual routines?
By using genomics you can help ensure success for your farm in the future.
This where Heather, Vice President of Operations of Quantum Gentix comes in to play.
She has helped producers take the guesswork out of farming decisions with DNA testing in livestock and crops.
Dan and Heather get into the details of how genomics and DNA testing is done and applied to operations.
You don't want to miss this inside scoop to an incredible technology.
In this episode, you will learn:
How Heather uses Quantum Genetix on her own farm
Heather’s professional journey
How Heather got involved with Quantum Genetix
How Quantam Genetix was started
The technology they are currently using today
What is animal genomics?
What do genes tell us?
How has the genome advanced over the last 20 years
Using genomics to get the best return on your cattle
How to execute this technology properly
How much do we really know about the genome?
What else Quantum Genetix is working on?
How does this technology excel traditional breeding methods
Can you eliminate faulty genes for better herds
How well can this detect diseases
How Quantum made the leap from cattle to crops
What was the flax crisis?
What types of diseases they are testing for in crops?
How does detecting diseases work
What does Sclerotinia look like
How do producers decide to spray without using this technology
Does Quantum Genetix look at the environmental factor or spraying
What does turnaround time look like for producers using this tech?
How accurate is this technology
How Quantum got into Covid testing
How Heather feels about Covid
The future of Quantum Genetix
How to get ahold of Heather
Connect with Heather:
Website: https://quantumgenetix.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumGenetix/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quantumgenetix
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantumgenetix/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvOvvRhLAhNeKqWLA_uxvQ
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