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Pfizer Animal Genetics’ laboratory receives Illumina® CSPro 50K certification

Today the Pfizer Animal Genetics laboratory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, received Ilumina® CSPro 50K certification.

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Angus Genetics Inc. to Accept Pfizer Animal Genetics® Samples

Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI® ), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Angus Association® ), announces a new agreement with Pfizer Animal Genetics.

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GeneSTAR® Now has More Information, Greater Value

NEW YORK — Sept. 29, 2010 — GeneSTAR®, from Pfizer Animal Genetics, now comes with two additional offerings ─ a Palatability Index and black coat color. These are in addition to Molecular Value Predictions (MVPs®) for feed efficiency, marbling and tenderness.

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William Herring, Ph.D., to lead Pfizer Animal Genetics Technical Services

NEW YORK (September 27, 2010)—Dr. William Herring has joined Pfizer Animal Genetics as Senior Director of Global Technical Services. In his new role he will lead the global technical services team to maintain Pfizer Animal Genetics’ commitment to customer-focused solutions through its portfolio of genomics-based products and services.

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Three Ways to Make Genetic Improvement This Fall -DNA testing can help producers mitigate some risk in everyday decisions

A few simple adjustments this fall can help cattle producers jump-start genetic progress — and profitability — for years to come. Mark Allan, Ph.D., associate director, technical services, Pfizer Animal Genetics, says producers can use DNA testing to help take some of the risk out of the important decisions they will make in the coming months.

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Pfizer Animal Genetics Introduces CLARIFIDE™ Dairy Genomics Test

NEW YORK - Sept. 7, 2010 - CLARIFIDE™, a new genomic test for comprehensive evaluation of dairy females, is now available from Pfizer Animal Genetics, a business unit of Pfizer Animal Health.

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Make more precise AI sire selection decisions with HD 50K for Angus

Artificial insemination (AI) sire selection decisions made this spring will greatly affect the future genetic makeup and profitability of a herd for years. This is why producers should take advantage of all existing tools.

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Pfizer Animal Genetics Announces Availability of High-Density 50K for Angus Cattle

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (January 14, 2010)—A significant milestone in the history of beef genetics occurred today when Pfizer Animal Genetics announced the completion of HD 50K, the beef industry’s first commercially available predictions based on a High-Density panel of more than 50,000 markers. This breakthrough represents significantly greater selection opportunities for owners of black Angus cattle.

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Powerful new prediction tools soon to be available to beef producers

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (December 15, 2009)—Bovine genomics technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Since the first genetic marker in beef cattle—a marker for marbling—was available in 2000, rapid advancements in the breadth and application of genomics have transformed the landscape of beef cattle genetics.

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Making stronger, directed breeding decisions for a successful future

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (October 19, 2009)—Selecting and identifying feed efficient bulls with favorable carcass traits for tenderness and marbling are key components for registered Brangus breeders John and Carolyn Kopycinski of Oak Creek Farms in Chappell Hill, Texas.

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Pfizer Animal Genetics releases three genetic defect diagnostic tests

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (September 29, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics has expanded its genetic defect testing capabilities to encompass three new diagnostic tests and new combined tests.

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Pfizer Animal Genetics to deliver unprecedented genomic innovations to cattle industry

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (September 15, 2009)—Cattle producers will soon have access to a powerful new suite of traits from Pfizer Animal Genetics that uses significantly more information to generate genomic predictions.

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Dr. Ronnie Green chosen as President-Elect of American Society of Animal Science

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (July 15, 2009)—The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) announced today that Dr. Ronnie D. Green will serve as the association’s 2009 – 2010 President-Elect. The President-Elect is chosen by a general membership vote after a nominating committee selects two qualified candidates from a group of nominated members. Dr. Green is the Senior Director, Global Technical Services with Pfizer Animal Genetics.

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Pfizer Animal Genetics now running Osteopetrosis test

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (June 30, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics is now offering a diagnostic test for the genetic defect Osteopetrosis (OS). Additionally, Pfizer Animal Genetics has been approved by the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) as an OS testing laboratory.

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Pfizer Animal Genetics now running Neuropathic Hydrocephalus test

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (June 10, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics is now offering a new diagnostic test for the genetic defect Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH). In collaboration with Dr. Jon Beever at the University of Illinois, Dr. David Steffen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the American Angus Association (AAA), the gene mutation responsible for NH has been identified and a commercial test has been developed and validated. Additionally, Pfizer Animal Genetics has been approved by the American Angus Association as an NH testing laboratory...

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Two industry leaders added to Pfizer Animal Genetics team

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (May 28, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics has made two significant additions to its research and development and technical service teams with the hiring of Sue DeNise, Ph.D. and Kent Andersen, Ph.D. The addition of these two highly respected experts exemplifies an ongoing effort by Pfizer Animal Genetics to build a world-renowned staff of genomics experts to advance DNA-marker technology and its application.....

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Pfizer Animal Genetics Announces Laboratory, Headquarters Move to Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (May 1, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics has successfully completed the move of its DNA-testing facilities, Customer Service and administration from Harahan, Louisiana, to new, custom-built facilities in Kalamazoo, Michigan....

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Pfizer Animal Genetics Announces Significant Advancements in DNA-marker Testing

NEW YORK (January 29, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics announced today the upcoming availability of GeneSTAR® MVP™—molecular value prediction—a new DNA-marker panel containing four times more markers than previously available. In addition, the company....

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Pfizer Animal Genetics advances technology of testing for Arthrogryposis Multiplex

NEW YORK (January 7, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics has made new advancements in Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) diagnostics to improve its testing capacity. Investments in equipment and an improved testing methodology enable Pfizer to run larger numbers of samples more efficiently..

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