Impact of kinship matrices on genetic gain and inbreeding with optimum contribution selection in a genomic dairy cattle breeding program

Genomic selection has increased genetic gain in dairy cattle, but in some cases it has resulted in higher inbreeding rates. Therefore, there is need for research on efficient management of inbreeding in genomi...

Source: Genetics Selection Evolution - July 17, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Egill Gautason, Goutam Sahana, Bernt Guldbrandtsen and Peer Berg Tags: Research Article Source Type: research