Defining valid breeding goals for animal breeds

CONCLUSIONS: The proposed approach coincides with the traditional approach if the producers have the sole desire to maximize their income, and if consumer preferences are well reflected by the product prices. If these assumptions are not met, then the traditional approach to breeding goal optimization is unlikely to result in a valid breeding goal. Using the example of companion breeds, this paper shows that the proposed approach has the potential to fill the gap.PMID:37990149 | DOI:10.1186/s12711-023-00855-6

Source: Genet Sel Evol - November 22, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Robin Wellmann Nicolas Gengler J örn Bennewitz Jens Tetens Source Type: research