Acceleration of genetic gain in cattle by reduction of generation interval.
Sci Rep
; 5: 8674, 2015 Mar 02.
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| ID: mdl-25728468
ABSTRACT
Genomic selection (GS) approaches, in combination with reproductive technologies, are revolutionizing the design and implementation of breeding programs in livestock species, particularly in cattle. GS leverages genomic readouts to provide estimates of breeding value early in the life of animals. However, the capacity of these approaches for improving genetic gain in breeding programs is limited by generation interval, the average age of an animal when replacement progeny are born. Here, we present a cost-effective approach that combines GS with reproductive technologies to reduce generation interval by rapidly producing high genetic merit calves.
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Seleção Genética
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Bovinos
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En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article