Genus PLC

Genus is providing targeted genetic solutions for farmers to create more value for the beef supply chain. Internal trials have demonstrated the superiority of targeted genetics for increasing supply chain profitability relative to traditional practices. Beef calves that are more efficient will reduce carbon footprint are increasingly demanded by supply ch...

Infectious disease is the biggest threat to global animal protein food security. As production intensifies the livestock industry becomes more vulnerable to devastating disease outbreaks affecting millions of animals. In this project, we target three viral diseases of pigs for which no effective vaccination or other mitigating strategy is available. We ar...

This project addresses food security and environmental sustainability by increasing the efficiency and decreasing the carbon footprint of pork production. Specifically, we target the significant impact of influenza virus on one of the UK core livestock industries. Swine influenza ranks consistently among the top 3 economic diseases affecting breeding, nur...