Trends in genetic diversity and the effect of inbreeding in American Angus cattle under genomic selection

While the adoption of genomic evaluations in livestock has increased genetic gain rates, its effects on genetic diversity and accumulation of inbreeding have raised concerns in cattle populations. Increased in...

Source: Genetics Selection Evolution - June 16, 2021 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Emmanuel A. Lozada-Soto, Christian Maltecca, Duc Lu, Stephen Miller, John B. Cole and Francesco Tiezzi Tags: Research Article Source Type: research