Challenges and Opportunities in Genetic Improvement of Livestock
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Farm Animal Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 1035
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular genetics; genetic diversity; animal genetic resources; biotechnologies in horse farming
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: quantitative genetics; methods of assessing breeding values of animals; genomic selection; biostatistics; biotechnologies in goat and sheep farming
Interests: goat and sheep breeding; molecular genetics in animal production; genetic conservation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Improving our understanding of quantitative genetics and implementing scientific findings in practice are both crucial for the successful development of novel breeding programmes or the improvement of existing ones. The proper management of animal genetic resources based on the results of comprehensive and well-designed studies can lead to both higher productivity (efficiency) and can also improve the quality of animal products, animal welfare, health, and longevity. This Special Issue calls for contributions related to a wide range of topics related to genetic evaluation (the estimation of genetic parameters and the prediction of breeding values using different tools and information). Even though the usage of whole-genome markers in genetic evaluation is preferred over the traditional pedigree-based approach, we do not limit contributions to genomic selection. Any novel and scientifically based results that can contribute to the improved management of animal genetic resources in special environmental niches will be considered. Studies that contribute to a better understanding of genotypes based on environment interaction are particularly welcomed. In addition, since the preservation of existing genetic variability is sometimes the main selection goal (local breeds), any interesting finding related to this topic will also be considered for publication.
Prof. Dr. Jelena Ramljak
Dr. Ante Kasap
Dr. Valentino Držaić
Dr. Marija Špehar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- quantitative genetics
- genomic selection
- conservation genetics
- meat and dairy production
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