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Genomic prediction of crossbred dairy cattle in Tanzania: A route to productivity gains in smallholder dairy systems.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Nov 2021
Mrode R, Ojango J, Ekine-Dzivenu C, Aliloo H, Gibson J, Okeyo M A
Abstract excerpt
Selection based on genomic predictions has become the method of choice for genetic improvement in dairy cattle. This offers huge opportunity for developing countries with little or no pedigree data, and preliminary studies have shown promising results. The African Dairy Genetic Gains (ADGG) project initiated a digital system of dairy performance data collection, accompanied by genotyping in Tanzania in 2016....
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