Optimizing genetic diversity in Australian Holsteins and Jerseys: A comparative analysis of whole-genome and regional inbreeding depression effects

ABSTRACT: Homozygosity, which can arise from several genetic mechanisms including inbreeding, is frequently observed in the offspring of related parents. This inbreeding can lead to a reduced performance, owing to a phenomenon known as inbreeding depression. This study assessed inbreeding depression...

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Auteurs principaux: B.A. Scott, M. Haile-Mariam, F. Tiezzi, I. van den Berg, C. Maltecca, J.E. Pryce
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Collection:Journal of Dairy Science
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Accès en ligne:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002203022401350X