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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Main Author: Francisco Peñagaricano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2018-02-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/104584
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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
ISSN:2576-0009