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View article: Genomic prediction of feed efficiency in boars by deep learning
Genomic prediction of feed efficiency in boars by deep learning Open
Pork is the most widely consumed meat globally, and the industry has achieved substantial genetic advancements for several traits using genomic selection. However, traditional linear genomic prediction models may be inadequate for predicti…
View article: High-throughput NIR-based phenotyping for genomic prediction of feed intake and production traits in Atlantic Salmon
High-throughput NIR-based phenotyping for genomic prediction of feed intake and production traits in Atlantic Salmon Open
Accurate and large-scale phenotyping of feed intake and growth traits is crucial for genetic improvement and ensuring economic sustainability in fish breeding programs. Although standard methods for measuring growth traits such as body wei…
View article: Inbreeding affects the survival of Danish Jersey and Holstein dairy cows
Inbreeding affects the survival of Danish Jersey and Holstein dairy cows Open
This study evaluated the effects of pedigree and genomic inbreeding on survival in Danish Jersey (JER) and Danish Holstein (HOL) dairy cows. Survival probabilities and hazard risks (HR) were estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox pr…
View article: Independent genetic basis of meiotic crossover positioning and interference in domestic pigs
Independent genetic basis of meiotic crossover positioning and interference in domestic pigs Open
Meiotic crossover patterning shows huge variation within and between chromosomes, individuals, and species, yet the molecular and evolutionary causes and consequences of this variation remain poorly understood. A key step is to understand …
View article: Reducing foreign genetic contributions to the YDH pig population by segment-based advanced optimum contribution selection
Reducing foreign genetic contributions to the YDH pig population by segment-based advanced optimum contribution selection Open
Yuedonghei (YDH) is the only local pig breed with full black hair among the four well-known local pig breeds originated and distributed in Guangdong province, China, which caters to the consumers' preference of the local market of 127 mill…
View article: Individual variation in meiotic crossover positioning, rate and interference are associated with distinct genetic processes in domestic pigs
Individual variation in meiotic crossover positioning, rate and interference are associated with distinct genetic processes in domestic pigs Open
Meiotic crossovers are essential for proper chromosome segregation, and provide an important mechanism for adaptation through linking beneficial alleles and purging deleterious mutations. However, crossovers can also break apart beneficial…
View article: Genomic analysis of inbreeding and coancestry in Nordic Jersey and Holstein dairy cattle populations
Genomic analysis of inbreeding and coancestry in Nordic Jersey and Holstein dairy cattle populations Open
In recent years, genomic selection (GS) has accelerated genetic gain in dairy cattle breeds worldwide. Despite the evident genetic progress, several dairy populations have also encountered challenges such as heightened inbreeding rates and…
View article: Impact of Genomic Selection on Inbreeding and Coancestry in Nordic Dairy Cattle
Impact of Genomic Selection on Inbreeding and Coancestry in Nordic Dairy Cattle Open
In recent years, Genomic Selection (GS) has accelerated genetic gain in dairy cattle breeds worldwide. Despite the evident genetic progress, several dairy populations have also encountered challenges such as heightened inbreeding rates and…
View article: Impact of Inbreeding on Dairy Cow Survival
Impact of Inbreeding on Dairy Cow Survival Open
The dairy industry strives for sustainable practices, focusing on dairy cow health and longevity. However, inbreeding poses a significant challenge to this as it affects various traits negatively. This study investigates how pedigree (FPED…
View article: Genetic architecture of individual meiotic crossover rate and distribution in Atlantic Salmon
Genetic architecture of individual meiotic crossover rate and distribution in Atlantic Salmon Open
Meiotic recombination through chromosomal crossovers ensures proper segregation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis, while also breaking down linkage disequilibrium and shuffling alleles at loci located on the same chromosome. Rates o…
View article: Genetic diversity and historical demography of underutilised goat breeds in North-Western Europe
Genetic diversity and historical demography of underutilised goat breeds in North-Western Europe Open
In the last decade, several studies aimed at dissecting the genetic architecture of local small ruminant breeds to discover which variations are involved in the process of adaptation to environmental conditions, a topic that has acquired p…
View article: Genetic architecture of individual meiotic crossover rate and distribution in a large Atlantic Salmon (<i>Salmo salar)</i>breeding population
Genetic architecture of individual meiotic crossover rate and distribution in a large Atlantic Salmon (<i>Salmo salar)</i>breeding population Open
Meiotic recombination through chromosomal crossovers ensures proper segregation of homologous chromosomes in meiosis, while also breaking down linkage disequilibrium and shuffling alleles at loci located on the same chromosome. Rates of re…
View article: 14. European master in animal breeding and genetics (EMABG): A training for research, practical, and transversal skills
14. European master in animal breeding and genetics (EMABG): A training for research, practical, and transversal skills Open
The European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EMABG) is an international master program operating on a global scale, with the aim to train experts and future leaders for research and industry. The training and education takes place …
View article: Variation and genetic control of individual recombination rates in Norwegian Red dairy cattle
Variation and genetic control of individual recombination rates in Norwegian Red dairy cattle Open
Meiotic recombination is an important evolutionary mechanism that breaks up linkages between loci and creates novel haplotypes for selection to act upon. Understanding the genetic control of variation in recombination rates is therefore of…
View article: Optimum contribution selection (OCS) analyses prompted successful conservation actions for Faroese Horse population
Optimum contribution selection (OCS) analyses prompted successful conservation actions for Faroese Horse population Open
The Faroese horse, an endangered indigenous horse breed, is a part of the cultural and societal heritage of the Faroe Islands. Population history describes a severe bottleneck, prompting for quantification of the genetic diversity (level o…
View article: Inbreeding Trends in Norwegian Cattle Breeds at Risk
Inbreeding Trends in Norwegian Cattle Breeds at Risk Open
The Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre estimated the inbreeding rate and thereby the effective population size for all of Norway’s cattle breeds at risk, using the method by Gutierrez et al 2008. When the conservation efforts began in 1990,…
View article: Genetic characterization of a small closed island population of Norwegian coastal goat
Genetic characterization of a small closed island population of Norwegian coastal goat Open
The Norwegian coastal goat is a national and endangered breed. Coastal goat populations are mainly divided with a large mainland and two small island populations. The objective of this study is to describe genetic diversity in the feral Sk…