Effective Use of Genomics in Commercial Dairy Farms
Genomic selection refers to selection decisions based on genomic-estimated breeding values. These genomic breeding values are calculated using genetic markers across the entire genome. This technology has revolutionized dairy cattle breeding globally. This new 4-page fact sheet discusses the effect...
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Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2018-02-01
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Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/104584 |
Summary: | Genomic selection refers to selection decisions based on genomic-estimated breeding values. These genomic breeding values are calculated using genetic markers across the entire genome. This technology has revolutionized dairy cattle breeding globally. This new 4-page fact sheet discusses the effects of genomics on dairy sire selection. Written by Francisco Peñagaricano, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2018.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an340
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ISSN: | 2576-0009 |