Genomic and Phenotypic Udder Evaluation for Dairy Cattle Selection: A Review
The traditional point of view regarding dairy cattle selection has been challenged by recent genomic studies indicating that livestock productivity prediction can be redefined based on the evaluation of genomic and phenotypic data. Several studies that included different genomic-derived traits only...
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author | Miguel A. Gutiérrez-Reinoso Pedro M. Aponte Manuel García-Herreros |
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description | The traditional point of view regarding dairy cattle selection has been challenged by recent genomic studies indicating that livestock productivity prediction can be redefined based on the evaluation of genomic and phenotypic data. Several studies that included different genomic-derived traits only indicated that interactions among them or even with conventional phenotypic evaluation criteria require further elucidation. Unfortunately, certain genomic and phenotypic-derived traits have been shown to be secondary factors influencing dairy production. Thus, these factors, as well as evaluation criteria, need to be defined. Owing to the variety of genomic and phenotypic udder-derived traits which may affect the modern dairy cow functionality and conformation, a definition of currently important traits in the broad sense is indicated. This is essential for cattle productivity and dairy sustainability. The main objective of the present review is to elucidate the possible relationships among genomic and phenotypic udder evaluation characteristics to define the most relevant traits related to selection for function and conformation in dairy cattle. This review aims to examine the potential impact of various udder-related evaluation criteria on dairy cattle productivity and explore how to mitigate the adverse effects of compromised udder conformation and functionality. Specifically, we will consider the implications for udder health, welfare, longevity, and production-derived traits. Subsequently, we will address several concerns covering the application of genomic and phenotypic evaluation criteria with emphasis on udder-related traits in dairy cattle selection as well as its evolution from origins to the present and future prospects. |
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spelling | doaj.art-13649663239e492b9bee7aece5771e092023-11-18T00:09:16ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-05-011310158810.3390/ani13101588Genomic and Phenotypic Udder Evaluation for Dairy Cattle Selection: A ReviewMiguel A. Gutiérrez-Reinoso0Pedro M. Aponte1Manuel García-Herreros2Carrera de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), Latacunga 0501491, EcuadorColegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales (COCIBA), Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Quito 170157, EcuadorInstituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV), 2005-048 Santarém, PortugalThe traditional point of view regarding dairy cattle selection has been challenged by recent genomic studies indicating that livestock productivity prediction can be redefined based on the evaluation of genomic and phenotypic data. Several studies that included different genomic-derived traits only indicated that interactions among them or even with conventional phenotypic evaluation criteria require further elucidation. Unfortunately, certain genomic and phenotypic-derived traits have been shown to be secondary factors influencing dairy production. Thus, these factors, as well as evaluation criteria, need to be defined. Owing to the variety of genomic and phenotypic udder-derived traits which may affect the modern dairy cow functionality and conformation, a definition of currently important traits in the broad sense is indicated. This is essential for cattle productivity and dairy sustainability. The main objective of the present review is to elucidate the possible relationships among genomic and phenotypic udder evaluation characteristics to define the most relevant traits related to selection for function and conformation in dairy cattle. This review aims to examine the potential impact of various udder-related evaluation criteria on dairy cattle productivity and explore how to mitigate the adverse effects of compromised udder conformation and functionality. Specifically, we will consider the implications for udder health, welfare, longevity, and production-derived traits. Subsequently, we will address several concerns covering the application of genomic and phenotypic evaluation criteria with emphasis on udder-related traits in dairy cattle selection as well as its evolution from origins to the present and future prospects.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/10/1588genomic analysisphenotypic traitsevaluation criteriamilk productionhealthwelfare |
spellingShingle | Miguel A. Gutiérrez-Reinoso Pedro M. Aponte Manuel García-Herreros Genomic and Phenotypic Udder Evaluation for Dairy Cattle Selection: A Review Animals genomic analysis phenotypic traits evaluation criteria milk production health welfare |
title | Genomic and Phenotypic Udder Evaluation for Dairy Cattle Selection: A Review |
title_full | Genomic and Phenotypic Udder Evaluation for Dairy Cattle Selection: A Review |
title_fullStr | Genomic and Phenotypic Udder Evaluation for Dairy Cattle Selection: A Review |
title_full_unstemmed | Genomic and Phenotypic Udder Evaluation for Dairy Cattle Selection: A Review |
title_short | Genomic and Phenotypic Udder Evaluation for Dairy Cattle Selection: A Review |
title_sort | genomic and phenotypic udder evaluation for dairy cattle selection a review |
topic | genomic analysis phenotypic traits evaluation criteria milk production health welfare |
url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/10/1588 |
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