Canadian Beef Improvement Network

12/03/2025

Through our collaborative network of partners, CBIN continues to focus on our simple but powerful vision: to create a national, data-driven system that accelerates genetic progress and strengthens the competitiveness of Canada’s beef industry.

With the support of our partners, we have begun to deliver real results - bringing high throughput genotyping capabilities to Canadian producers.

We want to thank all our partners and look forward to continuing to work collaboratively to bring a coordinated, national effort to modernize and strengthen genetic innovation within Canada’s beef sector.

https://gifs.ca/updates/news/gifs-cbin-strategic-partnership

Global Institute for Food Security Canadian Beef Breeds Council Canadian Gelbvieh Association University of Saskatchewan Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence - USASK AgSights Saskatchewan Cattle Association Canadian Simmental Association Farm Credit Canada Saskatchewan Agriculture

News Back 25Nov2025 Global Institute for Food Security at USask and Canadian Beef Improvement Network launch strategic partnership Share: The Hon. Daryl Harrison, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, joined representatives of GIFS, the Canadian Beef Improvement Network, the Canadian Gelbvieh Associ...

12/03/2025

CBIN was extremely pleased to be able to announce last week at Canadian Western Agribition a strategic partnership with the Global Institute for Food Security to offer state-of-the-art DNA testing within Canada for our collaborative partners.

News Back 25Nov2025 Global Institute for Food Security at USask and Canadian Beef Improvement Network launch strategic partnership Share: The Hon. Daryl Harrison, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, joined representatives of GIFS, the Canadian Beef Improvement Network, the Canadian Gelbvieh Associ...

11/19/2025

From lessons learned in the pork industry, Marty Ropp shares what it takes to help producers capture more value across the entire supply chain.

11/01/2025

You know what doesn’t show up on your financials? The hours you spend trying to remember which calf belongs to which cow. The nights you can’t sleep because you can’t find a paper tag note from three months ago.

The mental load that comes from trying to keep every detail straight... by yourself.

You’re not disorganized. You’re overworked.

We made something to make it easier:

A free livestock data tracking sheet that helps you get it all down fast and clean, before it disappears into the chaos.

Because you shouldn’t have to carry every detail in your head.

👉 Download it free at the link in our profile. Take back your peace of mind.

10/24/2025

OWNING YOUR DATA

💯 In today’s beef industry, data isn’t just power, it’s leverage. Producers who own access to their raw genotype data hold the keys to their genetic future. When you own access, your ability to participate in precision mating programs like RightMate, without having to go through the expense of re-genotyping, can turn that data into real world strategy.

❓Why does that matter?
Because precision mating is the accelerator and it allows you to align gene combinations intentionally, reduce variation, and produce a more uniform, predictable calf crop. The goal is NO WASTED MATINGS. The end result is faster genetic progress, improved consistency, and a clearer path toward your herd goals. If you’re selling bulls, it also allows for your customers to select the RightBull for their program, adding confidence in every purchase and employing precision mating to a group setting. Bottom line, Right Programs = Risk Management.

✅ Access equals opportunity
Without it, you’re relying on others to limit what’s possible for your cow herd. With it, you’re empowered to make your own decisions, backed by the same genomic foundation that drives the entire industry forward.

➡️The next generation of ranch success won’t necessarily rely on blessed bulls or brighter ads, it’ll come from who owns their data and knows how to apply it for both themselves and their customer base. If you want to build a program that’s resilient, relevant, and ready for the future, start by asking yourself: “Who owns my data?”
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10/24/2025

Please join us next Thursday October 30th at 5:30 MST for an interactive webinar (link below). We'd love to share what we work on, how we elevate the seedstock sector, and hear your feedback

Register here: c747ab00-162b-4a5d-96f0-c1e7e359cf60@9a92b496-2714-40cf-8c69-cf10f7998d91" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c747ab00-162b-4a5d-96f0-c1e7e359cf60@9a92b496-2714-40cf-8c69-cf10f7998d91

12/18/2024

Data sharing next big step for beef cattle genetics. https://vist.ly/3mq5rb4

10/29/2024