NEW YORK, Dec. 16 (GenomeWeb News) - GeneSeek and Merial Limited will genotype cattle to demonstrate the benefits of DNA analysis throughout the beef production chain, the companies said today.
During a demonstration trial called "Project Lariat," over 50,000 cattle will be sampled and genotyped, and their performance data recorded.
As part of the collaboration, the companies will develop seamless and high-throughput platforms for research and diagnostic purposes, including sample collection, sample preparation, SNP genotyping, data processing and data management.
Financial details were not disclosed.