Opportunities of Genomics for the Use of Semen Cryo-Conserved in Gene Banks

Shortly after the introduction of cryo-conserved semen in the main farm animal species, gene banks were founded. Safeguarding farm animal genetic diversity for future use was and is the main objective. A sampling of sires was based on their pedigree and phenotypic information. Nowadays, DNA informat...

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Main Authors: J. Kor Oldenbroek, Jack J. Windig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2022.907411/full