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2019 Sclerotinia Results Map

September 19, 2019

2019 had a dry spring, but many areas saw rain from late June to mid July.  Not surprisingly, we saw a range of sclerotinia presence this year and Q-protect helped farmers know if and when to spray.  Thanks to new and existing users of Q-protect and we look forward to helping you in 2020!  Check […]

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Sclerotinia app helps with spraying decisions

July 9, 2019

Western Producer reports on Q-protect for sclerotinia and the Quantum Genetix App.  The combination makes spray decisions even easier!  View the article here.   Quantum Genetix App is available on App Store and Google Play.    

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Detection of White Mold in Soybeans

November 27, 2018

Canadian company offers new tool to detect white mold in soybeans Quantum’s Heather Deobald spoke about Q-protect for soybeans at the Farms.com Precision Agriculture Conference & Ag Technology Showcase this November in Saskatoon.  Check out the conversation on Brownfield Ag’s website: Canadian company offers new tool to detect white mold in soybeans

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Purolator Shipments

November 6, 2018

If you are sending samples through Purolator, please include the information shown below in order to prevent delays. Click on the image to view larger.  

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Fall & Spring Sale Promo

October 25, 2018

For upcoming Bull and Female Sales! Test your sale animals with Q-select and we will advertise your Fall or Spring sale.

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2018 Sclerotinia Testing

September 17, 2018

2018 was dry in most areas, but presence of sclerotinia still ranged from low to high.  Thanks to new and existing users of Q-protect and we look forward to helping you in 2019!  Check out the map of test results…

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QUICK TURN TEST FOR DISEASE POPULAR

August 8, 2018

https://www.producer.com/2018/08/quick-turn-test-for-disease-popular/ Western Producer article about Q-protect featured at Ag In Motion 2018.

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IMPACTS OF A LEPTIN SNP ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS IN FINISHING STEERS STUDIED OVER TIME

May 30, 2017

Impact of leptin SNP on growth studied over time 2017 ABSTRACT: A total of 2,948 steers (mean initial BW = 568.9 ± 49.4 kg) were used to evaluate the effect of the LEP R25C SNP genotype on feed intake, growth performance, and carcass characteristics over time.  Steers were grouped into 5 blocks, each consisting of 10 […]

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PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS WHEN SORTING FEEDLOT CATTLE ON THE BASIS OF PHENOTYPE, AND LEPTIN GENOTYPE ALONG WITH DIFFERENTIAL USE OF b-ADRENERGIC AGONISTS

October 1, 2015

Leptin sorting trial 2014 ABSTRACT: Crossbred steers were used in a randomized complete block design to evaluate a feedlot cattle sorting system.  The sorting system combined information on live body weight, ultrasound fat thickness, coat color, and leptin R25C genotype.  Using described sorting criteria, a total of four groups (Groups 1-4) of cattle were created […]

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IMPACT OF LEPTIN SNP AND RACTOPAMINE ON GROWTH AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS IN FINISHING STEERS

February 12, 2015

Impact of Leptin SNP and RH on growth and carcass 2014 ABSTRACT: A total of 2,958 steers (mean initial BW = 549.6 ± 3.88 kg) were used to test for the interactive effects, of leptin R25C genotypes (CC, CT, or TT) and feeding of ractopamine hydrochloride (RH) on growth performance and carcass traits. Before application of […]

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